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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify requirements to handle materials
   • Read and interpret specifications for materials and identify materials
   • Identify units of measurement and matching measuring equipment
   • Know the tolerances of measuring equipment and relate them to the impact of over/under measurement of ingredients on production process and quality
   • Follow procedures to identify and control hazards
   • Read workplace procedures and use them to plan work sequence
2. Prepare for assembly of ingredients
   • Calibrate or zero equipment for measurement and/or identify appropriate measurement scales
   • Set up and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE) and engineering controls
   • Assemble equipment for dealing with emergencies
   • Check work area for cleanliness
   • Identify sources of potential contamination and take steps to minimise/eliminate contamination risk
3. Assemble ingredients
   • Collect ingredients
   • Weigh/measure ingredients according to procedure
   • Follow appropriate workplace approved sequence for combination of materials
   • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and observe appropriate safety measures when conducting work
   • Check for correctness of colour to standard
   • Take action specified in procedures if materials/assembled ingredients do not appear to meet requirements
   • Complete workplace records
   • Store unused ingredients, and clean and store equipment
4. Respond to routine problems to procedures
   • Recognise known problems that occur during the operation
   • Identify and take action on causes of routine problems
   • Log problems as required
   • Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action

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. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace and hazardous materials Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
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 any combination of: emergency procedures work instructions 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: measurement equipment. Additional tools and equipment will be selected as required from: knives and other bag opening equipment hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences basic hand tools required for opening of material packaging relevant PPE.
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled hazardous products and materials sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks heat, smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards high temperatures electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards equipment failures machinery, equipment and product mass 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: incorrect raw materials being used contamination of raw materials incorrect formulae being selected incorrect mixing techniques and/or order of adding ingredients cleanliness of the mixing area and/or utensils combining inappropriate materials variations in materials variations in quality of mixture. Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: 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 demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret procedures, job specifications, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)

select and use materials, tools and equipment to meet job specifications

weigh/measure, combine and mix ingredients according to procedures

check the work and identify conformance and/or non-conformance to specifications

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

apply housekeeping procedures

apply waste management procedures

recognise routine and non-routine problems

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

take action to resolve faults or report problems to appropriate personnel

distinguish between possible causes of routine problems, including:

characteristics of materials

contamination

atmospheric conditions

process/procedural problems

mechanical abnormalities

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

use measuring systems, scales and calculating devices

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

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Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:

types, applications and compositions of materials commonly used in formulae

tolerances of measuring equipment and the impact of over/under measurement of ingredients on production process and quality

sources of contamination that may affect formulae and how to eliminate them

routine and non-routine problems that may arise, the range of possible causes and appropriate actions

impact of incorrect or faulty materials on formulae

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

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