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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare goods/materials for packaging.
  2. Package finished products.
  3. Stack, label and store finished products.
  4. Clear work area.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Knowledge and understanding of the equipment and packaging processes sufficient to recognise potential problems and to take appropriate action

Knowledge of organisation standard procedures and work instructions and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and in a manner relevant to the operation of the equipment and packaging process

Competence includes the ability to apply andor describe

packaging procedures and processes

safe set up of individual work area

storage requirements for safety and efficiency

production workflow requirements for packaging

packaging methods to minimise waste

identification symbols

correct OHS procedures

approved hazard control and safety procedures and the use of PPE in relation to handling materials equipment operation and cleanup

waste management and importance of reusing nonconforming materials wherever possible

correct selection and use of equipment materials processes and procedures

distinguish between causes of faults such as products equipment packaging materials and items of equipment

Competence also includes the ability to

plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

identify when the operator is able to rectify problems when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance

safely handle products and materials read relevant safety information and apply safety precautions appropriate to the task

distinguish between causes of problems such aspackaging and labelling requirements and goods being damaged after packaging

Language literacy and numeracy requirements

This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical productmaterial specifications job sheets procedures material labels and safety information as provided to operators

Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms

Basic numeracy is required eg to determine that two kg bags are needed to make up a requirement for kg

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria required skills and knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Overview of assessment

A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole as defined by the Elements Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge x

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the ability torecognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action

Consistent performance should be demonstrated For example look to see that

packaging standards are met consistently

procedures and work instructions are read and interpreted correctly

problems are identified and action is taken ie the problem is fixed or reported

all safety procedures are followed

productmaterial damage due to handling errors is minimised

mislabelling opportunities are minimised

problems relating to work are diagnosed and solved or reported

waste is minimised

effective communication between team members supervisors and other staff is maintained

Assessment method and context

Assessment will occur using industrial equipment and will be undertaken in a worklike environment

Competence in this unit may be assessed

by observation over time on a processing plant

by using a suitable simulation andor a range of case studiesscenarios

through a combination of these techniques

In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practicalsimulation or similar assessment Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed

Specific resources for assessment

This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation A bank of case studiesscenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method Questioning may take place either in the workplace or in an adjacent quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom No other special resources are required

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.

Context

This competency applies to persons handling a range of products, materials technology and the varied range of process procedures within an organisation. It includes the operation of all relevant ancillary equipment.

The terms documentation, labels and records means any and all relevant information and data whether it is manual, paper based, electronic or verbal, either in person or by phone/radio.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.

Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards. These may include:

original manufacturer instructions and guidelines for the use of equipment

relevant procedures relating to safe working practices prescribed for the equipment, product or material

local OHS legislation and/or regulations

site-specific instructions based on production requirements.

Tools and equipment

This competency may include use of equipment and tools such as:

mobile plant/fork lifts

manual handling equipment

hand tools

shrink wrappers

tape machine labellers

loose bulk packing equipment.

computers, bar code readers

bag filling equipment

pallets

wrapping machines

personal protective equipment (PPE)

distribution equipment including A-frames, stillages, containers, elevated platforms and communication equipment.

Hazards

Typical hazards may include:

inappropriate movements and postures

physical and atmospheric hazards of materials

height or depth of storage receptacles

stationary and moving machinery, parts or components

noise, light, energy sources

humidity, air temperature, radiant heat

manual handling hazards.

Problems

'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:

equipment malfunctions

product specifications

handling specifications

insufficient space

unusual size, shape or mass of products or materials

insufficient goods to complete order

conflicting priorities

incomplete or incorrect paperwork.

Variables

Key variables to be monitored include:

types of products or materials to be packed

packing heights

types of equipment

types of workplace documentation

atmospheric conditions