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Follow work procedures to maintain Good Manufacturing Practice

Follow work procedures to maintain Good Manufacturing Practice

Unit of competency
National Code
FDFPH1001A
State Code
D4675
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/07/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
31/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to comply with relevant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) codes and workplace quality standards.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify requirements of GMP related to own work
  • 1.1. Sources of information on GMP requirements are located
  • 1.2. GMP requirements and responsibilities related to own work are identified
2. Observe personal hygiene and conduct to meet GMP requirements
  • 2.1. Personal hygiene meets GMP requirements
  • 2.2. Clothing is prepared, used, stored and disposed of according to GMP and workplace procedures
  • 2.3. Personal movement around the workplace complies with area entry and exit procedures
3. Follow GMP requirements when carrying out work activities
  • 3.1. GMP requirements are identified
  • 3.2. Work area, materials, equipment and product are routinely monitored to ensure compliance with GMP requirements
  • 3.3. Raw materials, product and packaging components are handled according to GMP and workplace procedures
  • 3.4. Contamination is identified and appropriate control measures are followed relating to work responsibilities and according to GMP requirements
  • 3.5. Processes, practices or conditions which are not consistent with GMP are identified and reported according to workplace reporting procedure
  • 3.6. The workplace is maintained in a clean and tidy order to meet GMP housekeeping standards
  • 3.7. Work is conducted in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines
4. Complete workplace documentation to support GMP
  • 4.1. Documentation and recording requirements are identified
  • 4.2. Information is recorded according to workplace reporting procedures to meet GMP requirements
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. 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 according to company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements and industrial awards and agreements
Legislative requirements
Legislative requirements are typically reflected in procedures and specifications. Legislation relevant to this industry includes:
relevant GMP codes
the Therapeutic Goods Act
the Food Standards Code, including labelling, weights and measures legislation
legislation covering environmental management, occupational health and safety (OHS), anti-discrimination and equal opportunity
Reporting systems
Reporting systems may include:
electronic and manual data recording and storage systems
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
identify requirements of GMP
apply GMP procedures to own work
identify and report non-compliances
complete required documentation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
GMP information relating to the workplace
related work instructions and procedures
work tasks and responsibilities
appropriate protective clothing
reporting and monitoring systems.

Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the work role. An example could be:
FDFOP1009A Follow work procedures to maintain quality.

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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5260 FDFPHGMP1A Follow work procedures to maintain Good Manufacturing Practice Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAL62 FBPPHM2001 Follow work procedures to maintain Good Manufacturing Practice requirements Unit of competency