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.
Hazards
Hazards typically include working with moving equipment, working on platforms, risk of bagasse forming an explosive dust and related risks of fire associated with hot work and spontaneous combustion.
Supply system equipment
Equipment components and auxiliary equipment may include:
fuel supply storage
conveyor systems
fines separation.
Services
Services may include:
instrumentation
mill air and power.
Reclamation procedures
Reclamation procedures refer to reclamation of bagasse stockpiles.
Equipment operation and monitoring
Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems.
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.
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:
confirm status of fuel supply system
demonstrate set up and start up procedures in both manual and automatic modes
monitor fuel supply system operation
take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance
demonstrate procedure for test firing burners
demonstrate procedure for removing, inspecting, cleaning and replacing oil burners
demonstrate procedure for clearing fuel blockages or chokes throughout the system
demonstrate shift handover procedure
demonstrate procedure to take fuel supply system off-line
demonstrate emergency procedures
demonstrate fuel storage and/or reclamation procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Bagasse fuel supply 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
Where the operator is required to operate a boiler, select the appropriate boiler operation unit.
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.