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

SUGPFCT3A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform factory control tests

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SUGPFCT3A - Perform factory control tests
Description This is a Specialist unit. It covers the skills and knowledge required to perform tests for factory control. These tests are typically complex and/or non-routine and require interpretation of results within broad guidelines.
Employability Skills Not applicable.
Learning Outcomes and Application Not applicable.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Prepare for testing
  • Testing requirements and methods are identified
  • Calibration of test equipment is managed to maintain accurate equipment
  • Standard graphs are prepared
  • Test chemicals and reagents are prepared and labeled as required for laboratory requirements
  • Samples are prepared as required by test method
  • Pre-test checks are conducted and recorded according to workplace recording requirements
       
Element: Conduct test
  • Conduct test in accordance with test method and test schedule
  • Identify and report atypical test results
  • Record and communicate test results as required
  • Follow procedures to repeat or validate results
  • Clean, care for and store equipment as required
  • Dispose of waste materials according to workplace procedure
       
Element: Record test data in laboratory information system
  • Results are entered into laboratory information systems according to workplace procedure
  • Correct data entry errors
  • Store and retrieve data in the laboratory information system
  • Produce standard and non-standard reports from laboratory information system
       


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.

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

Ability to:

1. Access workplace information such as the test regime to identify test requirements and methods

2. Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment

3. Prepare standard graphs and standard chemicals for laboratory use

4. Manage calibration of test equipment

5. Handle chemicals safely. This includes following correct handling and preparation procedures and use of appropriate protective clothing and equipment

6. Demonstrate test procedures according to test schedule and test method

7. Identify and report any out-of-specification results

8. Communicate test results to relevant personnel

9. Maintain stocks of laboratory chemicals and materials

10. Sort, collect, treat, recycle or dispose of tested materials

11. Record information in the laboratory information system. This includes ability to enter and edit data, generate standard reports and store information

12. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Knowledge of:

13. Purpose of the test procedure. This includes a basic knowledge of chemistry and physics principles relating to the tests performed and operating principles of equipment used

14. Apply knowledge of mill operations to interpret test results. This includes identifying implications of results for mill performance

15. Awareness of legislative requirements relating to cane payment tests

16. Terminology relating to the types of tests and related methods used

17. Safe work procedures including hazards associated with specific test procedures requirements such as working with chemicals and test equipment

18. Specific test methods/procedures

19. Typical causes of out-of-specification results and procedure for repeating the analysis

20. Methods used to plot, analyse and present test data. This includes production of both standard and non-standard reports

21. Laboratory information system recording and reporting requirements. These meet legislative record keeping requirements and workplace requirements

Relationship with other standards

Pre-requisite units

The pre-requisite for this competency standard is:

SUGPPST2A Perform standard tests

Co-assessment 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:

Test equipment, chemicals and reagents and related equipment

Materials to be tested

Test methods and procedures

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Sample labeling and recording systems, requirements and procedures

Laboratory recording and reporting system

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Submission Requirements

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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.

Not applicable.

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

Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, test methods and procedures

Equipment is defined by test method and legislative requirements

Confirming equipment condition may include conducting calibration procedures. Calibration procedures are routine, documented procedures

The types of tests conducted depends on the test equipment and methods used and may include but are not limited to:

Sugar - ash, colour, dextran, filterability, reducing sugars, starch, phosphate, grist/grain size

Molasses/massecuite/syryp - true purity by dry substande and sucrose, HPLC

Cane/bagasse - POC, pol and brix by disintegrator method, fibre by prepared cane method

Clarified juice or ESJ - phosphate, starch

Mud - fibre, insolubles

Boiler water - caustic alkalinity, phosphate, sulphate, hardness, total dissolved solids, sulphate

Effluent - sucrose, BOD, suspended solids

Caustic - concentration

EDTA - concentration and activity

Lime - sucrose soluble alkali

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Information systems may be print or screen based

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
Testing requirements and methods are identified 
Calibration of test equipment is managed to maintain accurate equipment 
Standard graphs are prepared 
Test chemicals and reagents are prepared and labeled as required for laboratory requirements 
Samples are prepared as required by test method 
Pre-test checks are conducted and recorded according to workplace recording requirements 
Conduct test in accordance with test method and test schedule 
Identify and report atypical test results 
Record and communicate test results as required 
Follow procedures to repeat or validate results 
Clean, care for and store equipment as required 
Dispose of waste materials according to workplace procedure 
Results are entered into laboratory information systems according to workplace procedure 
Correct data entry errors 
Store and retrieve data in the laboratory information system 
Produce standard and non-standard reports from laboratory information system 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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