Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AMPS309 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate product forming machinery

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AMPS309 - Operate product forming machinery
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and control a production line using product-forming machinery.This unit is applicable to smallgoods manufacturing operations.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency must be demonstrated over time and under typical operating and production conditions for the enterprise.

Assessment must occur in the workplace under normal production conditions.

As a minimum, the following three forms of assessment must be used:

quiz of underpinning knowledge

workplace demonstration

workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time

Assessors must satisfy the current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Set up product forming equipment
  • Set up all processing equipment according to production requirements
  • Use appropriate Personal and Protective Equipment (PPE) as provided
  • Conduct routine pre-start checks prior to commencement of operation
  • Ensure required product materials are in place
       
Element: Operate product forming machinery
  • Use product forming machinery is used according to workplace requirements
  • Take appropriate remedial action to correct any faults in process or product
  • Monitor process to confirm that specifications are met, and variations in operating conditions are addressed
  • Meet daily production schedule
  • Maintain workplace records according to workplace recording requirements
       
Element: Ensure smooth operation of process
  • Identify potential dangers from hazards and ensure actions taken reflect the required precautions
  • Communicate clearly and accurately with team members
  • Promptly, clearly and accurately report faults and variances outside the job holder's area of responsibility to an appropriate authority
  • Encourage and support team members to work as an effective team
  • Follow safe working procedures at all times
       
Element: Shut-down the process
  • Identify appropriate shut-down procedure
  • Shut-down process according to workplace procedures
  • Promptly, clearly and accurately report faults and variances outside area of responsibility to an appropriate authority
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Set up product forming equipment

1.1 Set up all processing equipment according to production requirements

1.2 Use appropriate Personal and Protective Equipment (PPE) as provided

1.3 Conduct routine pre-start checks prior to commencement of operation

1.4 Ensure required product materials are in place

2. Operate product forming machinery

2.1 Use product forming machinery is used according to workplace requirements

2.2 Take appropriate remedial action to correct any faults in process or product

2.3 Monitor process to confirm that specifications are met, and variations in operating conditions are addressed

2.4 Meet daily production schedule

2.5 Maintain workplace records according to workplace recording requirements

3. Ensure smooth operation of process

3.1 Identify potential dangers from hazards and ensure actions taken reflect the required precautions

3.2 Communicate clearly and accurately with team members

3.3 Promptly, clearly and accurately report faults and variances outside the job holder's area of responsibility to an appropriate authority

3.4 Encourage and support team members to work as an effective team

3.5 Follow safe working procedures at all times

4. Shut-down the process

4.1 Identify appropriate shut-down procedure

4.2 Shut-down process according to workplace procedures

4.3 Promptly, clearly and accurately report faults and variances outside area of responsibility to an appropriate authority

Candidates must operate and control a production line using product-forming machinery.

Candidates must:

follow the requirements of the work instruction

work at production speed

set up processing equipment to workplace requirements

operate machinery to ensure that product consistently meets required specifications

take appropriate corrective action as required

follow production documentation requirements and procedures

apply communication and mathematical skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

observe relevant Quality Assurance (QA) and inspection procedures and systems

apply relevant workplace health and safety, regulatory and workplace requirements

The candidate must demonstrate a factual, technical, procedural and theoretical knowledge of:

relevant QA and inspection procedures and systems

materials and equipment specifications

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

food safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points HAACP requirements

precautions necessary to ensure safety

how output is maximised while still meeting quality and safety requirements

limits of authority

tolerance allowable in the quality system and when action should be taken

production documentation requirements and procedure

relevant workplace health and safety, regulatory and workplace requirements

potential dangers in specific plant and equipment

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Set up product forming equipment

1.1 Set up all processing equipment according to production requirements

1.2 Use appropriate Personal and Protective Equipment (PPE) as provided

1.3 Conduct routine pre-start checks prior to commencement of operation

1.4 Ensure required product materials are in place

2. Operate product forming machinery

2.1 Use product forming machinery is used according to workplace requirements

2.2 Take appropriate remedial action to correct any faults in process or product

2.3 Monitor process to confirm that specifications are met, and variations in operating conditions are addressed

2.4 Meet daily production schedule

2.5 Maintain workplace records according to workplace recording requirements

3. Ensure smooth operation of process

3.1 Identify potential dangers from hazards and ensure actions taken reflect the required precautions

3.2 Communicate clearly and accurately with team members

3.3 Promptly, clearly and accurately report faults and variances outside the job holder's area of responsibility to an appropriate authority

3.4 Encourage and support team members to work as an effective team

3.5 Follow safe working procedures at all times

4. Shut-down the process

4.1 Identify appropriate shut-down procedure

4.2 Shut-down process according to workplace procedures

4.3 Promptly, clearly and accurately report faults and variances outside area of responsibility to an appropriate authority

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Set up all processing equipment according to production requirements 
Use appropriate Personal and Protective Equipment (PPE) as provided 
Conduct routine pre-start checks prior to commencement of operation 
Ensure required product materials are in place 
Use product forming machinery is used according to workplace requirements 
Take appropriate remedial action to correct any faults in process or product 
Monitor process to confirm that specifications are met, and variations in operating conditions are addressed 
Meet daily production schedule 
Maintain workplace records according to workplace recording requirements 
Identify potential dangers from hazards and ensure actions taken reflect the required precautions 
Communicate clearly and accurately with team members 
Promptly, clearly and accurately report faults and variances outside the job holder's area of responsibility to an appropriate authority 
Encourage and support team members to work as an effective team 
Follow safe working procedures at all times 
Identify appropriate shut-down procedure 
Shut-down process according to workplace procedures 
Promptly, clearly and accurately report faults and variances outside area of responsibility to an appropriate authority 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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