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 in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturers' recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements
Workplace information
Workplace information may include:
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
manufacturers' specifications
Information accessed
Information accessed may include:
graphics, trends
parameter settings
alarms
individual plant item status
Computer-based interface
A computer-based interface may consist of:
computer processor
monitor
keyboards
track ball
mouse
storage devices
printers
(It is linked to the process control system)

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:
operate and navigate interface to access, retrieve, enter and store work data
start, operate, monitor and shut down process equipment
control and adjust equipment using control interface to achieve production requirements
recognise faults and inconsistencies and take corrective action
complete workplace records as required
apply safe work practices and identify OHS hazards and controls.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
process control interface hardware and software
work station or equipment to be controlled
operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation
process to be controlled
communication systems and equipment
workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures.

Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with other core units or other units of competency relevant to the work role. This includes the relevant operational units for the process being controlled.

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.