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, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, site licences and industrial awards and agreements
Workplace information
Workplace information may include:
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
specifications
production schedules
standard forms
written or verbal instructions
Basic measuring equipment
Basic measuring equipment includes but is not limited to:
scales
gauges and meters
Examples of typical measuring devices include:
refractometers (hand-held)
temperature probes/thermometers
pH probes/meters

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 purpose of measuring
use a variety of basic measuring equipment
identify and report inconsistencies
record measurement 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:
work procedures and instructions relating to measuring requirements
measuring equipment/devices
materials/items to be measured
recording and reporting system.

Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role. Examples could be:
FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace.

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.