Application
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and control the use of link and tie machinery in a smallgoods manufacturing operation.
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.
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. Set up link and tie machinery | 1.1 Set up equipment according to production requirements 1.2 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as provided 1.3 Conduct routine pre-start checks prior to commencement of operation 1.4 Ensure required materials are in place |
2. Operate link and tie machinery | 2.1 Use link and tie machinery according to workplace requirements and product specifications 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 take appropriate precautions 3.2 Use clear and accurate oral communication with team members 3.3 Report faults and variances outside area of responsibility promptly, clearly and accurately 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 |
Evidence of Performance
Candidates must operate and control the use of link and tie machinery in a smallgoods manufacturing operation.
Candidates must:
follow the requirements of the work instruction
work at production speed
apply fault-finding, rectification and reporting procedures
consistently operate link and tie machinery to workplace requirements
demonstrate correct use of PPE
identify potential dangers in specific plant and equipment
observe relevant Quality Assurance (QA) and inspection procedures and systems
apply production documentation requirements and procedures
apply communication and mathematical skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
apply relevant workplace health and safety, regulatory and workplace requirements
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate a factual, technical, procedural and theoretical knowledge of:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
safe working procedures and systems
materials and equipment specifications
production documentation requirements and procedures
relevant QA and inspection procedures and systems
food safety and HACCP requirements
precautions necessary to ensure safety
how input is maximised while still meeting quality and safety requirements
limits of authority
rationale for linking, tying and hanging products
tolerances allowable in the quality system and when action should be taken
workplace requirements for dealing with waste product and broken casings
relevant workplace health and safety, regulatory and workplace requirements
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must occur in the workplace under normal production conditions.
Competency must be demonstrated over time and under typical operating and production conditions for the enterprise.
As a minimum, the following three forms of assessment must be used:
workplace demonstration
workplace referee’s observation of performance over time
quiz, question and answer.
Assessors must satisfy the current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.