FDFWIN2002A
Identify and control risks in own work

This unit covers the skill and knowledge required to identify and assess risks in own work activity and work area, and implement procedures to control risks.

Application

This unit applies to all personnel conducting operational activity within a production environment where a risk management approach to operations is encouraged or required. Risks may be environmental or related to equipment, product, safety or economic factors.

It is recommended that training related to this unit be delivered in a holistic manner with units relating to occupational health and safety (OHS), quality, food safety and environmental skills as well as with relevant technical units.


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

Access information sources

Work related information is identified and accessed

External information resources relevant to work are identified

Key personnel to be contacted for support in a variety of circumstances are identified

Identify risks in workplace

Workplace risks are identified and actual and potential consequences described

Conditions and contributing factors for risk realisation are identified

Impact of own work on risk factors is identified

Assess risks

Work tools for assessing risk are identified

Likelihood of risk realisation and potential consequences are determined

Identify and implement controls

Workplace practices and procedures for controlling risks are identified

Hierarchy of controls is identified

Emergency procedures for the workplace are described

Practices for monitoring risk in own work are identified and implemented

Maintain work processes

Documentation is maintained according to work requirements

Communication is maintained with work colleagues to minimise risk

Required Skills

Required skills

Note: The following required skills should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace.

Ability to:

Access workplace information

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

Identify and promptly respond to hazardous situations and emergencies

Liaise with other work colleagues

Identify and implement work procedures

Operate equipment as required

Monitor activities and equipment to identify out-of-specification results or non-compliance

Take corrective action

Report and/or record corrective action as required

Record workplace information

Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Identify, rectify and/or report environmental non-compliance

Required knowledge

Note: The following required knowledge should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace.

Knowledge of:

Work procedures and documentation and reporting processes

Common causes of variation and corrective action required

OHS hazards and controls

Environmental issues and controls

Recording requirements and procedures

Evidence Required

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 the ability to:

use personal protective equipment

identify risks in own work and work area and describe impact of own work on risks

identify and implement control measures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

personal protective clothing and equipment as required

work procedures, including advice on company practices, safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements

instructions, information, specifications and schedules as required

equipment, services and corresponding information as required

products and materials as required

internal and external customers and suppliers as required

cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required

documentation and recording requirements and procedures

Method of assessment

It is recommended that this unit be co-assessed with units relating to OHS, quality, food safety and environmental work practices, especially where these units are designated core units in a qualification being undertaken by the learner. As well this unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the function or work role.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence 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.


Range Statement

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 in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements

Workplace information

Workplace information can include:

Spirit Standards (strength determination, volume conversion and litres of alcohol conversion)

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

specifications

production schedules and instructions

work notes

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

manufacturer instructions

verbal direction from manager, supervisor or senior operator

Key personnel

Key personnel may include:

supervisors and managers

work colleagues

safety representatives

external OHS services and expertise

OHS committee

Risks

Risks may be:

environmental (e.g. spills, fire, toxin release, drainage issues, contamination and wastage)

product related (e.g. incorrect or poor quality ingredients or output, processing and treatment issues)

equipment related (e.g. poor performance, safety issues and inadequate equipment)

economic (e.g. wastage and incorrect supply)

safety related (e.g. damaged safety equipment, dangerous behaviour, load shifting risks and use of hazardous materials)


Sectors

Unit sector

Wine operations


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.