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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for assessment of cane
  2. Assess extraneous matter in cane

Evidence Required

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

Ability to

Access workplace information on operating requirements

Select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

Collect cane samples for testing according to workplace procedure

Confirm that scales are tared or zeroed and operating correctly

Conduct visual and physical assessment of cane

Record results

Identify and report cane assessments that are not within specification

Follow procedures to repeat or validate results as required

Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Maintain workplace records

Knowledge of

Purpose of extraneous matter test and nature of extraneous matter typically found in cane

Conditions and practices that affect the level of extraneous matter found in cane

The effect of high levels of extraneous matter on downstream operations

Safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to turbine operation and associated control measures Hazards typically include those associated with manual handling

Methods used to sort and calculate extraneous matter in a sample

Method and purpose of taring or zeroing weighing equipment

Procedure for reporting faulty weighing equipment

Relationship with other standards

Prerequisite units

There are no prerequisite units for this competency standard

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

Sampling plan

Extraneous matterquality specifications

Weighing equipment

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems requirements and procedures

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, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice may include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice. Codes of practice may include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice

Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), sampling plans and cane extraneous matter/quality specifications

Cane inspection and assessment may be visual and/or by weight

Preparation of weighing equipment typically includes taring or zeroing scales and confirming calibration using check weights

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Information systems may be print or screen based