The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.

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

Evidence of ability to:

conduct pre-start checks on washing equipment

start, operate and monitor process to achieve required quality outcomes

take corrective action in response to typical faults and inconsistencies

apply safe work practices and identify OHS hazards and controls

safely shut down equipment

apply food safety procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

work procedures, including advice on safe work practices

washing schedules and specifications

MSDS where appropriate

automated washing equipment and accessories

items to be washed

services as required

relevant OHS clothing and equipment

workplace records as required

cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required.

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role. Examples could be:

FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment

FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Required skills

Ability to:

select, fit and use appropriate personal protection clothing and/or equipment

check that equipment, chemical supply and services are ready for operation

identify washing requirements and select appropriate equipment settings

load items to be washed

conduct pre-start checks, such as inspecting equipment condition to identify any signs of wear, selecting appropriate settings, cancelling isolation or lockouts as required, confirming that equipment is clean and all safety guards are in place and operational

initiate and monitor the process and equipment operation according to procedure

monitor the output of equipment operation against requirements

take corrective action as required, such as clearing jams or blockages (depending on equipment this may involve confirming equipment is safe to work on, removing panels and components to access blockage, clearing blockage and returning equipment to operating condition)

remove and position items as required

handle washed items to meet hygiene and sanitation requirements

locate emergency stop functions on equipment

demonstrate shutdown and cleaning procedures as required

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

use basic process control screens and panels according to enterprise procedures

complete workplace records according to enterprise procedures

clean equipment as required, such as cleaning, flushing, sanitising and checking operational lines according to enterprise procedures

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

purpose of equipment, such as the capacity of container washing equipment, status and purpose of guards, range of containers/parts and other items that can be washed, and container washing functions (e.g. washing, sanitising and drying)

operating cycles and application to washing requirements

required output and quality of cleaning/sanitising to be met by the washing process

operating requirements and parameters and corrective action required where operation is outside specified operating parameters

typical equipment faults and related causes, including signs and symptoms of faulty equipment and early warning signs of potential problems

common causes of faults or unacceptable performance of the container washing process and related troubleshooting procedures within level of responsibility

occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards and controls

shutdown and cleaning procedures, including isolation, lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities

procedures and responsibility for reporting problems

environmental issues and controls relevant to equipment operation, including waste collection and handling procedures related to the container washing process

basic operating principles of process control, where relevant, including the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment

recording procedures and responsibilities where relevant

cleaning and sanitation requirements where relevant

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Policies and procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with company procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements. When applied to the pharmaceutical industry, relevant GMP codes apply and reference to food safety is replaced by GMP

Workplace information

Workplace information may include:

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

specifications

production schedules

labels and codes

safety signs and symbols

materials safety data sheets (MSDS)

standard forms

verbal messages

requests or instructions

Automated washing equipment

Automated washing equipment may include:

multi-function equipment, such as washing, sanitising and drying stages or may be single function

Items washed may include

Items washed may include:

bottles

tubs

crates

moulds

other containers and equipment parts

Operation of equipment and processes

Operation of equipment and processes may:

require the use of simple operating panels

Shutdown procedures

Shutdown procedures may include:

cleaning (in some cases cleaning may be carried out by a dedicated cleaning crew)

Services

Services may include:

power

water

steam