Elements and Performance Criteria

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 company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice.
Workplace information
Workplace information can include:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
manufacturer's specifications.
Equipment
Equipment cleaned may include
evaporators
pans
heaters
filters
chemical mixing and storage equipment
pumps and pipes.
Services
Services may include:
power
water
steam
compressed and instrumentation air.
Tests
Where tests are conducted as part of operation a typical requirement is measurement of pH and condensate quality
Process monitoring
Monitoring the process depends on the cleaning requirements. It may include monitoring:
condensate quality (evaporators, heaters and pans)
vacuum and brix (evaporators)
time
storage tank levels
chemical strength
cycle time
temperatures.
Control panels and systems
Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems.
Control points
Control points refer to those key points in a work process which must be monitored and controlled.
Teamwork
Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.
Information systems
Information systems may be print or screen based.

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
handle cleaning and sanitation agents safely
clean equipment according to cleaning process cycle and procedures
return plant to operating order
carry out relevant checks and inspections to confirm effectiveness of cleaning.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Cleaning procedures and related advice on equipment operation including advice on safe work practices and environmental requirements
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Equipment to be cleaned and related cleaning system
Cleaning schedule or advice and related Standard Operating Procedures
Chemicals and/or automated chemical addition system
Services as required
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.
They may also require access to:
Sampling and testing schedules and procedures.
Method of assessment
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit. This may include:
FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface.
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.