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, manufacturer's recommendations, 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 may include:
grate cleaning system
ash and soot blowing equipment
ash removal system
pumps
weirs
tanks
belt and rotary filters
chemical addition systems
clarifier.
Hazards
Hazards typically include working with airborne particulates containing silica, chemical handling and use of hot water.
Ash separation
Ash separation may involve use of clarifiers followed by a filter, use of screens or by filter only.
Services
Services may include:
power and mill
general mill water supply
instrumentation air.
Chemicals
Chemicals may include:
caustic soda
flocculants.
Tests

Typical test requirements include:
pH
settling tests
clarity or turbidity.
Equipment status
Confirming equipment status involves
conducting relevant pre-start checks
confirming that housekeeping standards are met
all safety guards are in place
equipment is operational.
Equipment operation and monitoring
Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems.
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:
Conduct pre-start checks
Demonstrate start-up procedures
Demonstrate safe chemical preparation and handling
Monitor the ash separation system
Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance
Report and/or record corrective action
Demonstrate shift handover procedure
Record operating information
Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Ash separation system and related equipment
Relevant codes and standards
Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Communication systems and equipment
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Workplace information recording systems, requirements 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.