Unit of competency Outline

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Work in a food handling area for non-food handlers

Work in a food handling area for non-food handlers

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR2067
State Code
OAO08
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct work in a food handling area where the work does not involve direct food contact.This unit applies to individuals who typically work in stores, warehousing, cleaning and maintenance roles. This unit is not appropriate for a person who has direct contact with food or raw materials or ingredients. Where this is a requirement, refer to relevant food safety units.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain food safety while working in a food handling area
  • 1.1 Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and clarify where needed
  • 1.2 Identify health and safety hazards in the workplace and inform supervisor
  • 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit
  • 1.4 Identify and follow food safety requirements related to work tasks
  • 1.5 Carry out work responsibilities so that the safety of food is maintained
  • 1.6 Identify and report procedures or practices which are inconsistent with requirements of the workplace food safety program
2. Maintain food handling area in clean and orderly state
  • 2.1 Confirm that equipment and the food handling area meet the cleaning and sanitation requirements of workplace food safety program
  • 2.2 Collect and dispose of waste according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4604 FDFOP2016A Work in a food handling area for non-food handlers Unit of competency