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:

receive and verify labels

issue labels according to batch requirements

take corrective action in response to typical faults and discrepancies

complete workplace records as required

apply safe work practices and identify OHS hazards and controls

apply food safety procedures to work practices.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

label management system and procedures

documentation and recording requirements and procedures

labels

label counting equipment

label printing equipment and consumables as required.

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the work role.

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:

follow receivals procedures to receive, count and store labels

access production schedule to identify label requirements

carry out procedures to test accuracy of label counting machines and record results

verify that label information meets batch type, including setting up and using label counting equipment

demonstrate the procedure for removing and accounting for damaged or other non-conforming labels

select and issue labels to meet batch requirements and documentation

demonstrate procedures to receive labels issued and returned from production

conduct reconciliations of labels received and issued and conduct backup verification as required

maintain security of label store

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

operate label coding and printing equipment 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:

system of label control, including the purpose and procedures for receiving, issuing, reconciling and verifying label management

legislative responsibilities relating to label management

purpose and requirements of security procedures and responsibilities

types of labels received and issued and significance of codes

consequences of issuing incorrect labels

procedures for setting up, testing and operating label store equipment, including label counting equipment

corrective action required if a discrepancy is identified

occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards associated with the work role

procedures and responsibility for recording and reporting information

operating procedures for label coding and printing equipment 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 according to company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements

Legislative requirements

Legislative requirements are typically reflected in procedures and specifications. Legislation relevant to this industry includes:

relevant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) codes

the Therapeutic Goods Act and/or other relevant legislation

legislation covering environmental management, OHS, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity

Workplace information

Workplace information may include:

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

labels and related documentation

production schedules and instructions

standard forms and reports