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 requirements of GMP

apply GMP procedures to own work

identify and report non-compliances

complete required documentation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

GMP information relating to the workplace

related work instructions and procedures

work tasks and responsibilities

appropriate protective clothing

reporting and monitoring systems.

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the work role. An example could be:

FDFOP1009A Follow work procedures to maintain quality.

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:

locate and follow workplace information relating to GMP responsibilities

maintain personal hygiene consistent with GMP

follow workplace procedures when moving around the workplace and/or from one task to another to maintain GMP

use, store and dispose of appropriate clothing/footwear as required by work tasks and consistent with GMP

carry out relevant checks and inspections as required, such as visual checks and inspections on equipment and/or raw materials, product, packaging components and processing conditions relevant to own work

identify and respond to out-of-specification or unacceptable conditions or performance, such as making adjustments within level of responsibility and/or reporting

follow GMP when carrying out work functions

identify and report situations that do or could compromise GMP

handle and/or dispose of out-of-specification or contaminated materials, packaging components/consumables and product, waste and recyclable material according to GMP as required by work responsibilities

maintain the work area in a clean and tidy state

identify and report signs of pest infestation

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 role of GMP in preventing contamination, its relationship to legislative responsibilities and potential implications of non-compliance

the relationship between the Code of GMP and workplace procedures, systems and processes

GMP personnel and their respective responsibilities

personal role, responsibility and accountability for implementing GMP

sources of advice on GMP requirements for own work

personal clothing and footwear requirements for working in and/or moving between work areas

personal clothing use, storage and disposal requirements

common types and sources of contamination that occur in the work area

control methods and procedures used in the work area to maintain GMP, including an understanding of the purpose of control, the consequence if not controlled and the method of control where relevant

monitoring, inspection and checking procedures relating to process control requirements

standards for materials, equipment and utensils used in the work area

evidence of out-of-standard or unacceptable performance

action required in the event of non-compliance

storage and handling requirements for raw materials, packaging components and product relevant to work role

housekeeping requirements and responsibilities relating to own work,where relevant this includes use and storage of housekeeping/cleaning equipment

waste collection, recycling and handling procedures relevant to own work responsibilities

responsibilities for reporting and recording quality information

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

Legislative requirements

Legislative requirements are typically reflected in procedures and specifications. Legislation relevant to this industry includes:

relevant GMP codes

the Therapeutic Goods Act

the Food Standards Code, including labelling, weights and measures legislation

legislation covering environmental management, occupational health and safety (OHS), anti-discrimination and equal opportunity

Reporting systems

Reporting systems may include:

electronic and manual data recording and storage systems