REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Australian codes and regulations relevant to the regulation of temperature controlled stock

Relevant OHampS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the regulation of temperature controlled stock

Focus of operation of work systems equipment management and site operating systems for the regulation of temperature controlled stock

Special handling stacking and storage requirements for temperature controlled stock

Procedures for precooling and snap freezing

Problems that can occur when regulating temperature controlled stock and appropriate action that can be taken

Hazards when regulating and working with temperature controlled stock and appropriate action to control the risks involved

Documentation requirements including reports and records concerning damaged or contaminated goods

Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace

Site layout

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when regulating temperature controlled stock

Read and comprehend simple statements in English

Read and interpret instructions procedures and labels relevant to the regulation of temperature controlled stock

Complete documentation related to the regulation of temperature controlled stock

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when regulating temperature controlled stock

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions when regulating temperature controlled stock in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events when regulating temperature controlled stock

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in stock and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use relevant equipment processes and procedures

Check refrigeration equipment operation in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

Select and implement corrective actions to maintain temperature levels

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials andor equipment andor

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Work may be conducted:

Customers may be:

Workplaces may comprise:

Work may be conducted in:

Procedures for pre-cooling and snap freezing may include:

Hazards in the work area may include:

Hazard management is consistent with:

Requirements for work may include:

Communication in the work area may include:

Consultative processes may involve:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: