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)
specifications
production schedules
manufacturer's specifications.
Clarification equipment
Clarification equipment may include:
tanks
juice pumps
juice heaters
flash tank
lime storage and mixing plant
saccharate tank
flocculant addition system
clarifier.
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.
It may also involve checking operation/calibration of measuring instrumentation.
Equipment operation and monitoring
Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems.
Services
Services may include:
power
steam
water
compressed and instrumentation air.
Clarification materials
Materials can include lime
flocculants
enzymes
phosphoric acid
saccharate
preservatives.
Tests
Where tests are conducted as part of operation, typical requirements are for pH and thymol testing.
Process monitoring
Monitoring the process may involve the use of production data such as performance control charts.
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:
prepare lime, flocculant and saccharate for addition
set up and start up the process in both automatic and manual modes
monitor the process and equipment operation
take corrective action in response to out-of-specification results
record workplace information
demonstrate shift handover procedure
shut down equipment in response to an emergency situation
Context of and specific resources 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
Product and process specifications and operating parameters
Juice clarification equipment
Materials including raw juice to be clarified
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
Cleaning procedures, sampling schedule and procedures and maintenance procedures and tools depending on the work requirements.
Method of assessment
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit. This may include:
SUG202A Collect and prepare samples
SUG213A Perform standard tests
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.