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.
Work may be conducted:
in a range of work environments
by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
short -term and/or long-term temperature controlled areas
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Procedures for pre-cooling and snap freezing may include:
automated
spraying with liquid nitrogen
immersion in a very cold refrigerant
freezing in moving air at less than -30oC
plate freezer with very low refrigerant temperatures
Hazards in the work area may include:
contamination of, or from, materials being handled
noise, light, energy sources
service lines
spills, leakages, ruptures
cold pipes and chilling equipment
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and materials
dust/vapours
oil, water or ice on floor
a fire or explosion
damaged packaging or pallets
debris on floor
faulty racking
poorly stacked pallets
faulty equipment
Hazard management is consistent with:
the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment
Requirements for work may include:
site restrictions and procedures
use of safety and personal protective equipment
communications equipment
specialised lifting and/or handling equipment
incident/accident breakdown procedures
additional gear and equipment
noise restrictions
hours of operations
authorities and permits
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
fax
email
internet
radio
RF systems
oral, aural or signed communications
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
suppliers, customers and clients
relevant authorities and institutions
management and union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other maintenance, professional or technical staff
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves and protective clothing
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
Information/documents may include:
goods identification numbers and codes
manifests, picking slips, merchandise transfers, stock requisitions and bar codes
codes of practice and regulations relevant to the identification, handling and stacking of goods
operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation
manufacturers specifications for equipment
workplace procedures and policies
supplier and/or client instructions
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant codes and regulations for the regulation of temperature controlled goods
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation
water and road use and licence arrangements
export/import/quarantine/bond requirements
workplace relations regulations
workers compensation regulations

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace