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:

recognise and act on materials or product that does not comply with quality standards

apply safe work practices and identify OHS hazards and controls

apply food safety procedures.

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

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

production schedule and batch instructions

quality criteria, specifications and inspection procedures

materials handling system and product to be inspected

related inspection equipment as required

documentation and recording requirements and procedures

workplace records as required.

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role. Examples could be:

FDFOP1005A Operate basic equipment.

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.

Required skills

Ability to:

access workplace information on materials specification/quality requirements

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

inspect quality of materials to confirm compliance with quality specifications, such as:

product type and quantity

product condition, such as identifying any bruising, discolouration or other damage, confirming product is clean, and checking size and weight

identify out-of-specification or non-conforming product and follow procedures to separate unacceptable product

respond to and/or report equipment failure within level of responsibility

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

complete workplace records as required according to enterprise procedures

demonstrate procedures for operating materials transfer equipment as required according to enterprise procedures

wash/clean raw materials or product according to enterprise procedures

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:

purpose and standards to be met by the inspection and sorting process, including criteria and specifications as they apply to inspection and sorting requirements

the relationship between visual inspection and sorting and other inspection procedures, such as those that may be conducted by a laboratory or at subsequent processing stages

typical causes of unacceptable or out-of-specification product, including causes of product damage that can occur prior to arrival at the plant and as part of the handling process

the stages that occur in the inspection and sorting process and their effect on product, such as in-line cleaning or conditioning and product or materials transfer stages

typical equipment faults and related causes, including signs and symptoms of faulty equipment and early warning signs of potential problems

contamination/food safety risks associated with the sorting process and related control measures

occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards and controls, including the limitations of protective clothing and equipment relevant to the work process

procedures and responsibility for reporting production and performance information

environmental issues and controls relevant to equipment operation, including waste collection and handling procedures related to the process

basic operating principles of equipment used, where relevant, including main equipment components, status and purpose of guards, emergency stop, isolation and lockout controls, equipment operating capacities and applications

services required and action to take if services are not available

recording procedures and responsibilities where relevant

washing/cleaning requirements and standards where relevant

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 according to company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements

Workplace information

Workplace information may include:

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

specifications

production schedules

labels and codes

safety signs and symbols

photos or other visual representations of acceptable quality

standard forms

verbal messages

requests or instructions

Materials transfer equipment

Materials transfer equipment may be mechanical or pneumatic, and may include:

conveyors

flumes pumped systems

Product inspection and sorting

Product inspection and sorting may include:

sizing

quality inspection

sorting/grading

Aspects of these processes may be:

automated or done using equipment, such as sieves

Related processes may include:

trimming or removal of unacceptable product

Related processes

Related processes may include:

washing/cleaning product