Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to grade and pack eggs for human consumption.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for work | 1.1 Follow enterprise biosecurity requirements 1.2 Follow enterprise personal hygiene requirements such as washing and sanitising hands 1.3 Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing 1.4 Check & clean work area 1.5 Check equipment is working correctly 1.6 Follow enterprise work health and safety policies |
2. Assess and grade eggs | 2.1 Load eggs onto grader 2.2 Control flow of eggs to match grader flow rate 2.3 Remove very dirty, cracked and leaking eggs 2.4 Candle eggs accurately 2.5 Grade eggs into appropriate weight and quality grades 2.6 Stamp eggs 2.7 Wash eggs using approved sanitisers and equipment as required 2.8 Check wash and rinse water temperature 2.9 Check egg washer sanitiser level and application rate 2.10 Oil eggs when required 2.11 Check oil type and application rate 2.12 Take and prepare samples for testing if required |
3. Pack and store eggs | 3.1 Pack eggs into cartons or trays and into boxes and assemble as required onto pallets and wrap pallets 3.2 Ensure eggs, trays, cartons, boxes and pallets are stamped and labelled correctly 3.3 Ensure correct separation of non-conforming products and saleable products 3.4 Check cool room temperature and humidity 3.5 Transfer eggs to cool room |
4. Clean and sanitise equipment and sites | 4.1 Report problems and abnormal equipment operations such as noises to supervisor 4.2 Clean and sanitise egg conveyors, cool room, all equipment and work areas 4.3 Monitor and report sightings or activities of pests in egg collection, grading, and storage areas 4.4 Handle and measure chemicals used in the egg washing and cleaning process safely 4.5 Dispose of useless eggs and waste according to enterprise environmental policies 4.6 Complete records clearly and accurately |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
follow personal hygiene requirements
match egg feed rate to grading equipment flow rate
assess and grade eggs
pack and store eggs
clean and sanitise equipment, cool rooms and work area
check equipment is working correctly
follow enterprise work health and safety policies and biosecurity requirements
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
industry standards, codes of practice, and enterprise procedures for sorting, candling, grading, washing, oiling, packing and storing eggs
commonly used methods of pest and vermin control
egg labelling requirements
relevant documentation and records that are required
types, uses, cleaning and maintenance of equipment and machines
criteria for determining non-conforming eggs and disposal methods
temperature, humidity, cleaning and operation for cool rooms
temperatures, cleaning and sanitising and operation of the egg washing process
procedures for handling, measurement and usage of egg washing and cleaning chemicals, and sanitisers
procedures for taking and handling egg samples for testing
relevant environmental and sustainability requirements, and procedures for disposal and management of wastes, debris and run-offs
relevant work health and safety and biosecurity requirements
Assessment Conditions
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or workplace and simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Poultry (PLY)