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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Perform general duties and tasks
2. Perform tasks as directed
3. Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm unusual requirements
4. Organise relevant equipment and tools and check to confirm good working condition
5. Identify hazards and follow specified hazard controls
6. Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE), where needed, in accordance with organisation procedures

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following: emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include one or more of the following: cleaning equipment detergents and other chemicals simple hand and power tools hand trolleys pallet trucks Note that production equipment and complex equipment, such as forklifts, overhead cranes or front-end loaders, are not covered by this unit.
Loading and unloading aids	Loading and unloading aids include equipment other than regulated load shifting equipment. Loading and unloading aids must conform to materials handling requirements, safe work practices and manual handling techniques and workplace procedures.
Hazards	Hazards include one or more of the following: manual handling injuries slip/trip hazards smoke, darkness and heat heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards structural collapse equipment failures industrial (machinery, equipment and product) equipment or product mass noise, rotational equipment or vibration limited head spaces or overhangs working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours fire and explosion flammability and explosivity hazardous products and materials unauthorised personnel sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks extreme weather other hazards that might arise
Routine problems	Routine problems must be reported and corrective action taken according to relevant procedures. Routine problems include one or more of the following: difficult access to the work area awkward work spaces tool failures or breakages defective equipment incorrect or defective materials wrong quantities of materials
Corrective actions	Corrective actions include one or more of: reporting to an appropriate person taking action specified in the procedure
Appropriate personnel	Appropriate personnel includes one or more of: supervisor more senior operator other designated personnel

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:

follow procedures to work safely, including:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

locating and transporting materials and products

selecting and using equipment and tools

undertaking basic tasks to meet standards

identifying hazards and applying control measures

clarify and confirm tasks and procedures

recognise labels and signs

identify routine problems and take corrective action, where appropriate

complete forms and documentation.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisational procedures, including:

safety, emergency and hazard control

relevant organisation standard operating procedures (SOPs)

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, including:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls

types and application of PPE relevant to job/work environment

safe handling of materials relevant to job

types and application of equipment and criteria for determining good working condition

routine problems that may arise in the job/work environment and corrective action appropriate to the problem cause

reporting procedures.

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