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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for testing
  2. Conduct test
  3. Record test data in laboratory information system

Evidence Required

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence

Ability to

Access workplace information such as the test regime to identify test requirements and methods

Select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

Prepare standard graphs and standard chemicals for laboratory use

Manage calibration of test equipment

Handle chemicals safely This includes following correct handling and preparation procedures and use of appropriate protective clothing and equipment

Demonstrate test procedures according to test schedule and test method

Identify and report any outofspecification results

Communicate test results to relevant personnel

Maintain stocks of laboratory chemicals and materials

Sort collect treat recycle or dispose of tested materials

Record information in the laboratory information system This includes ability to enter and edit data generate standard reports and store information

Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Knowledge of

Purpose of the test procedure This includes a basic knowledge of chemistry and physics principles relating to the tests performed and operating principles of equipment used

Apply knowledge of mill operations to interpret test results This includes identifying implications of results for mill performance

Awareness of legislative requirements relating to cane payment tests

Terminology relating to the types of tests and related methods used

Safe work procedures including hazards associated with specific test procedures requirements such as working with chemicals and test equipment

Specific test methodsprocedures

Typical causes of outofspecification results and procedure for repeating the analysis

Methods used to plot analyse and present test data This includes production of both standard and nonstandard reports

Laboratory information system recording and reporting requirements These meet legislative record keeping requirements and workplace requirements

Relationship with other standards

Prerequisite units

The prerequisite for this competency standard is

SUGPPSTA Perform standard tests

Coassessment of related units

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Test equipment chemicals and reagents and related equipment

Materials to be tested

Test methods and procedures

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Sample labeling and recording systems requirements and procedures

Laboratory recording and reporting system

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package


Range Statement

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice may include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice

Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, test methods and procedures

Equipment is defined by test method and legislative requirements

Confirming equipment condition may include conducting calibration procedures. Calibration procedures are routine, documented procedures

The types of tests conducted depends on the test equipment and methods used and may include but are not limited to:

Sugar - ash, colour, dextran, filterability, reducing sugars, starch, phosphate, grist/grain size

Molasses/massecuite/syryp - true purity by dry substande and sucrose, HPLC

Cane/bagasse - POC, pol and brix by disintegrator method, fibre by prepared cane method

Clarified juice or ESJ - phosphate, starch

Mud - fibre, insolubles

Boiler water - caustic alkalinity, phosphate, sulphate, hardness, total dissolved solids, sulphate

Effluent - sucrose, BOD, suspended solids

Caustic - concentration

EDTA - concentration and activity

Lime - sucrose soluble alkali

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Information systems may be print or screen based