Elements and Performance Criteria

Range description
Work is carried out according to company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements and industrial awards and agreements
Legislative requirements are typically reflected in procedures and specifications. Legislation relevant to this industry includes the labelling, weights and measures legislation; and legislation covering food safety, environmental management, occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity. When applied to the pharmaceutical industry, relevant GMP codes apply and reference to food safety is replaced by GMP
Workplace information may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, production schedules and instructions, delivery bills and dockets, standard forms and reports
Where cleaning tanks or silos requires entry to confined spaces, the relevant National Occupational Health and Safety Commission and/or state health and safety authorities assessment criteria and methods prescribed must also be met
Operation of bulk transfer systems typically involves the use of process control screens and systems
Bulk materials transfer equipment may include, screw elevators, bucket elevators and other mechanical/pneumatic stock transfer equipment

Ability to:
Access workplace information relating to materials transfer requirements and priorities
Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment
Use workplace records and systems to confirm storage facilities and capacities and determine appropriate routing of materials received. This typically involves use of computer-based systems. It may also involve verifying by physically inspecting storage facilities
Plan and sequence transfer process to meet storage capacity and production requirements
Prepare equipment for materials transfer. This may involve confirming that equipment is clean, lines are purged, isolation or lockouts are cancelled as required, any scheduled maintenance has been completed and safety guards/equipment are correctly positioned
Carry out procedures to confirm bulk materials meet quality requirements as required by transfer process. This may involve conducting tests or getting clearance documentation from laboratory/quality personnel
Operate and monitor transfer process to confirm that correct quantities are transferred at the required times, to the required locations
Locate emergency stop functions on equipment
Respond to and/or report equipment failure within level of responsibility
Respond to and/or report evidence that bulk materials do not meet quality requirements
Complete the transfer operations. This may include purging lines and selecting appropriate equipment/system settings
Complete records of product/materials transfer as required
Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

May include ability to:

Use process control and scheduling systems, screens and panels
Take and record product/materials samples and conduct tests
Clean transfer equipment. This may require entry to confined spaces. Where this is the case, appropriate certification requirements also must be met
Conduct routine maintenance

Knowledge of:
Bulk dry materials storage layout, capacities and related management systems
Basic operating principles of equipment. This typically includes the system of sensors, valves, pipework and related equipment that controls the transfer of bulk dry materials, equipment operating capacity and the status and purpose of guards
Planning and scheduling systems and responsibilities to prioritise materials transfer processes. This includes an understanding of the characteristics of materials received and related storage requirements, production requirements and storage capacities
Signs and symptoms of faulty equipment and early warning signs of potential problems
Operating parameters and corrective action required where operation is outside specified operating parameters
OHS hazards and controls. This includes the risk of spontaneous combustion and dust control
Isolation, lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities
Product inspection procedures within level of responsibility. This includes awareness of types of pest infestation and common contamination relevant to dry materials transferred. It also includes an understanding of procedures for separating and handling non-conforming or unacceptable product
Clearance procedures. This may include relevant test methods and action required if results are not within specification or clearance is not provided
Contamination risks and controls. This includes an understanding of cross-contamination risks, product compatibility and storage requirements
Environmental issues associated with dry goods handling and storage
Recording requirements and procedures

May include knowledge of:

Basic operating principles of process control where relevant. This includes the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment
Sampling and testing associated with process monitoring and control
Routine maintenance procedures

Relationship with other standards
Pre-requisite units
There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard.
Co-assessment of related units

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competence relevant to the function or work role. In addition, the following optional or ancillary units may be relevant:

FDFZPRCI2A Operate a process control interface
FDFOPTISP2A Implement sampling procedures
PMLTEST300A Perform basic tests
FDFOPTCRM2A Conduct routine maintenance
FDFZCSCS2A Clean and sanitize equipment

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

Personal protective clothing and equipment
Work procedures including advice on safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements
Information on storage locations, capacities and bulk receival equipment capacity and operating parameters
Bulk transfer system, equipment and services
Bulk materials (dry)
Receival schedules and sequencing systems
Sampling schedules and test procedures and equipment as required
Documentation and recording requirements and procedures
Cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required

Assessment requirements
For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.