This unit has application in a production environment where the experienced operator or supervisor is responsible for ensuring that compliance requirements are identified for work operations. This unit may be applied in relation to compliance requirements of occupational health and safety (OHS), food safety, feed safety or environmental management. At this level, the person would typically work under direction and is required to operate within established compliance procedures.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify compliance requirements

1.1. Existing operating procedures and specifications are reviewed to identify compliance requirements

1.2. Enquires are made to supervisors and specialist staff within the workplace to identify compliance requirements

1.3. Information from external organisations and regulatory authorities is accessed to determine compliance requirements

1.4. The purpose and scope of compliance requirement are identified

2. Establish compliance arrangements in work area

2.1. Compliance requirement is confirmed and communicated to other staff in work area

2.2. Briefings, training and other support are sought from internal and external support staff

2.3. Procedures for achieving and monitoring compliance in work area are identified in operating procedures

2.4. Procedures to follow for non-compliance event are identified

Required skills

Ability to:

review operating procedures, specifications and other workplace data

identify internal and external support personnel

identify and locate required information to identify compliance requirements of own work area

identify procedures to follow for non-compliance events

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:

the purpose and intent of compliance

compliance policies and requirements relevant to own work area

workplace information and related information management systems

data assessment methods relevant to monitoringcompliance of own work area

purpose and responsibilities for maintaining records

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:

identify compliance requirements and procedures for own work area

identify the purpose compliance and consequences of non-compliance

identify and act issues which may affect establishing an effective compliance framework in work area

document compliance outcomes.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

workplace program documentation

compliance procedures and standards as applied in the workplace

advice on related legislation, industry standards and codes of practice

information systems and data collection technology

reporting formats/requirements

workplace/personnel access as required to collect data/observe compliance.

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or 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.

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.

Compliance

Compliance may relate to:

requirements of OHS

food safety

feed safety

environmental management

Information collection methods

Information collection methods include:

observation

production data

review of workplace records

accessing relevant technical information

Unit sector

People management/planning/logistics

This unit contains employability skills.