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.
Legislation
Legislative requirements are typically reflected in procedures and specifications. Legislation relevant to this industry includes the Food Standards Code including labeling, weights and measures legislation; and legislation covering food safety, environmental management, occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out according to company procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements.
Safe work procedures
Examples of specific task related procedures may include:
handling of chemicals
use of PPE.
Materials and equipment
Food processing chemicals, Food processing equipment, fermenting vessels, centrifuge, heat exchangers, homogeniser, mixing vats, sanitary pumps, conveying belts, fillers and aseptic fillers.
Market milk and related products
Includes standardised milk, whole fresh milk, recombined milk, vitamised milk, irradiated milk, mineralised milk, reconstituted or rehydrated milk, skimmed milk, heat treated or UHT milk, flavoured milks.

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
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to implement and review production standards and procedures for the processing of market milk and related products.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Critical aspects of assessment must include evidence of the ability to: implement process control procedures and data collection to process milk and related products; carry out sensory evaluation and product testing; diagnose and report problems for manufacturing; and review the production system for food safety and quality and environmental impact.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken within the context of food technology. Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, including the critical aspects and knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope as defined by the Range Statements applicable to the workplace environment.

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Production process and related equipment, manufacturers’ advice and operating procedures
Methods and related software systems as required for collecting data and calculating yields, efficiencies and material variances appropriate to production environment
Tests used to report relevant product/process information and recorded results.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
Written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
Observation of candidate conducting a range of processes and tests
A report on a review of the production system.
Guidance information for assessment
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated environments.