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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare goods/materials for packaging
   • Interpret packaging specifications
   • Interpret order packaging documentation
   • Select appropriate technology for packaging goods/materials
   • Identify packaging materials and match specifications
   • Identify and control hazards

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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following: legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirements
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
Documentation, labels and records	Documentation, labels and records include: any information and data in relation to despatch, receipt, movement and storage of goods whether it is manual, paper-based, electronic or verbal, either in person or by phone/radio, and includes one or more of the following: order requests invoices picking slips labels transportation requirements bills of materials inventory lists databases
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include one or more of the following: 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, such as A-frames, stillages, containers, elevated platforms and communication equipment
Hazards	Hazards include one or more of the following: inappropriate movements and postures humidity, air temperature and radiant heat manual handling 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 resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of the following: 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 Known solutions are drawn from one or more of the following: procedures training remembered experience Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.

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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:

identify and interpret the packaging requirements

select and use the appropriate technology and equipment for packaging

label and store the goods

select and use handling equipment

apply known solutions to routine problems

read and interpret product specifications, job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information

complete documentation and records

apply appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisation procedures, including:

safety, emergency and hazard control

inventory and ordering systems

types and application of handling equipment and any licensing requirements

manual handling techniques and ergonomics relevant to the job

safe storage of dangerous goods and hazardous materials relevant to the materials handled

production work flow requirements for packaging.

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