The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.
Ability to:
1. Liaise with relevant work areas to confirm or secure necessary materials, services, equipment and labour to meet production requirements
2. Confirm that all equipment within the system meets operating standards, all safety guards are in place and equipment is ready for operation
3. Confirm that materials have been cleared for use
4. Monitor implementation of set-up and start up procedures. This may involve monitoring the use of checksheets by others
5. Monitor observance of work procedures and systems
6. Monitor materials flow and work-in-progress through the system
7. Confirm that the system operates within specified parameters and control points are monitored
8. Determine responses to out-of-specification results or non-conformance within level of responsibility
9. Co-ordinate batch/product changeovers
10. Communicate information effectively
11. Plan maintenance and cleaning procedures to minimise disruption
12. Monitor operating efficiencies of the system and investigate, resolve and/or report problems
13. Review and maintain procedures to support system improvements
Knowledge of:
14. Purpose and principles of the system including optimisation
15. Equipment purpose and operation including an understanding of process control systems where used
16. Technical knowledge of product characteristics and processing requirements for varying inputs.
17. Codes and legislation relating to product and packaging requirements
18. Equipment calibration schedule and responsibilities
19. Type and purpose of sampling and testing conducted
20. Related work areas and departments
21. Relevant procedures, specifications and operating parameters for the system and the individual units
22. Relevant systems and legislative responsibilities in areas such as human resources, quality, occupational health and safety and environmental management
23. Industrial awards and agreements relating to system operation
24. Hazards, risks, controls and methods for monitoring processes within the system
25. Maintenance and cleaning requirements of equipment in system
26. Process improvement procedures and related consultative arrangements
27. Troubleshooting procedures and problem solving techniques
28. Recording requirements and procedures
Relationship with other standards
Pre-requisite units
The person being assessed in this unit of competence must be competent in the relevant technical units that form the system.
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:
Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation including advice on safe work practices and environmental requirements
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Company policies and workplace systems including human resources, OHS, quality, food safety and environmental management
Product and process specifications and operating parameters
System processes and related equipment
Materials and services as required
Related work areas and communication system
Planning, resources management and training arrangements
Troubleshooting advice where available
Material Safety Data Sheets where appropriate
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Advice on environmental management issues relevant to work responsibilities
Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures
Assessment requirements
For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.