Elements and Performance Criteria

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, licensing requirements, legislative requirements and industrial awards and agreements. When applied to the pharmaceutical industry, relevant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) codes apply and reference to food safety is replaced by GMP
Workplace information
Workplace information may include:
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
food safety program
product handling specifications
transport schedules and instructions
transport vehicle manufacturers' advice
standard forms and reports
Transport vehicles
Transport vehicles are appropriate for the transportation of food and capable of maintaining the required environment for the food type transported
Food safety controls
Food safety controls refer to the methods used to control food safety hazards. Control methods, requirements and record keeping are specified in workplace food safety procedures which typically form part of a workplace food safety program
Safe food transport parameters
Safe food transport parameters depend on the type of food transported. Industry guidelines and codes, such as Cold Chain guidelines should be used as a basis for setting these parameters where available
Confirming readiness for use of food transport vehicle
Confirming readiness for use of food transport vehicle and containers/receptacles can include:
confirming that the vehicle is in good operating order and that containers/receptacles used to store food meet the relevant cleaning and sanitation requirements
It may also include:
bringing the food handling area and storage container/receptacle to within the required temperature range before loading/unloading and confirming that equipment required to maintain temperature is operational
Food safety incidents
A food safety incident is a situation where the safe limits or parameters identified by the food safety program are not met

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:
ensure readiness of transport in accordance with product requirements
identify risks associated with transporting food products
identify and apply control measures for ensuring safety of food
load and unload goods according to requirements
identify and act on non-compliances
complete workplace records as required
apply safe work practices and identify OHS hazards and controls
apply food safety procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
loading/unloading and transport advice/schedules
food safety information (this may be included in a food safety plan and/or integrated into work procedures)
work procedures relevant to loading/unloading and transportation, including advice on required temperature parameters to be maintained
workplace information, such as temperature charts and cleaning records as appropriate
food materials and product to be loaded/unloaded and transported
documentation and recording requirements and procedures .

Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role.

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.