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Evidence Guide: SUGPOSS3A - Operate a system (Sugar)

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SUGPOSS3A - Operate a system (Sugar)

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare the system for operation

  1. Supply of materials is confirmed to meet production requirements
  2. Work area is prepared for operation
  3. Services are confirmed as available and ready for operation
  4. Equipment is checked to confirm readiness for use
Supply of materials is confirmed to meet production requirements

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Work area is prepared for operation

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Services are confirmed as available and ready for operation

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Equipment is checked to confirm readiness for use

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Operate and monitor the system

  1. The system is started up according to company procedures
  2. Control points are monitored to confirm performance is maintained within specification
  3. System is operated to optimise performance for the current factory conditions
  4. Equipment is monitored to confirm operating condition
  5. System outputs meet specification
The system is started up according to company procedures

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Control points are monitored to confirm performance is maintained within specification

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System is operated to optimise performance for the current factory conditions

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Equipment is monitored to confirm operating condition

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System outputs meet specification

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Handover the system

  1. Workplace records are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
  2. Handover is carried out according to workplace procedure
  3. System operators are aware of system and related equipment status at completion of handover
Workplace records are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures

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Handover is carried out according to workplace procedure

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System operators are aware of system and related equipment status at completion of handover

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Shut down the system

  1. The appropriate shut down procedure is identified
  2. Waste generated by both the process and cleaning procedures is collected, treated and disposed or recycled according to company procedures
  3. The system is shut down according to workplace procedures
  4. The system is prepared for storage in shut down mode
  5. Maintenance requirements are identified and addressed
The appropriate shut down procedure is identified

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Waste generated by both the process and cleaning procedures is collected, treated and disposed or recycled according to company procedures

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The system is shut down according to workplace procedures

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The system is prepared for storage in shut down mode

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Maintenance requirements are identified and addressed

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Contribute to continuous improvement of the system

  1. Opportunities for improvement are identified and investigated
  2. Proposals for improvements are developed and implemented within company planning arrangements and according to company procedures
Opportunities for improvement are identified and investigated

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Proposals for improvements are developed and implemented within company planning arrangements and according to company procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Not applicable.

Range Statement

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice may include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice

System operation involves planning, co-ordination, troubleshooting and optimisation within the operator's level of authority

Control points refer to those key points in a work process, which must be monitored and controlled. This includes safety, quality and regulatory control points as well as inspection points

Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems

Co-ordination, planning and troubleshooting is undertaken with assistance from others

Workplace systems are in place to support production processes. These include occupational health and safety, product quality, factory throughput, recovery, maintenance and environmental management

Control points refer to those key points in a work process which must be monitored and controlled

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Information systems may be print or screen based