Unit of competency Outline

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Operate the on-train buffet car

Operate the on-train buffet car

Unit of competency
National Code
TLII2015A
State Code
D5165
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/10/2014
Field of Education
110101 - Hospitality
Original Release Date
30/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate the on-train buffet car in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements including preparing and providing take-away food and beverages; maintaining and controlling stock; serving customers; and carrying out required financial control procedures. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Prepare and provide take-away food and beverages
  • 1.1 Food and beverage items are prepared and presented to passengers in a form consistent with workplace procedures and equipment manufacturers instructions
  • 1.2 Stock is checked for spoilage and expiry dates on a regular basis following workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Out-of-date stock is disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures
2Maintain and control stock
  • 2.1 All stock is stored in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant health regulations
  • 2.2 Stock is rotated on a regular basis in line with workplace procedures and food regulations and guidelines
  • 2.3 Food which does not meet health requirements is disposed of workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
3Serve customers
  • 3.1 Customer requirements are ascertained using appropriate inquiries in a courteous manner
  • 3.2 Correct product and pricing information is clearly displayed
  • 3.3 Specials are promoted and sales opportunities are identified and optimised
4Carry out financial control procedures
  • 4.1 Financial transactions are accurately carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Financial reconciliation is carried out as required
  • 4.3 Cash is securely handled and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Work may be conducted:
by day or night
in a range of work environments
in restricted spaces
in exposed conditions
Work may involve:
exposure to chemicals, dangerous or hazardous substances and movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Equipment may include:
cash register
refrigeration equipment
cooking equipment
microwave
kitchen utensils
bain-marie
coffee machines
Food may include:
sandwiches
pies
sausage rolls
snack food
soft drinks
confectionery
Consultative processes may involve:
customers
other workplace personnel
supervisors and managers
official representatives
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
fax
email/internet
electronic data interchange (EDI)
radio
oral, aural or signed communications
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
work instructions, job description and induction materials
manufacturers specifications for equipment
relevant OH&S and environmental protection requirements and policies
relevant codes of practice and regulations including health and hygiene requirements
stock control and audit requirements
award, enterprise bargaining agreement and other industrial arrangements
customer service and quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workers compensation regulations
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVI95 TLII2015 Operate the on-train buffet car Unit of competency
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