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)
specifications
production schedules
manufacturer's specifications.
Pans equipment
Pans equipment may include
pans (batch and/or continuous)
molasses pipes
tanks and pumps
massecuite pump
water and steam system
receivers
vacuum pumps
remelt 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.
It may also involve checking operation/calibration of measuring instrumentation.
Equipment operation and monitoring
Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems.
Services
Services may include:
power
steam
water
compressed and instrumentation air.
Tests
Where tests are conducted as part of operation a typical requirement is observation by microscope and product density.
Sugar industry quality standards are determined at state level.
Process monitoring
Monitoring the process may involve the use of production data such as performance control charts.
Control points
Control points refer to those key points in a work process which must be monitored and controlled.
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 equipment status and condition
start up and operate in both automatic and manual modes
monitor the process and equipment operation
control station throughput and A B balance to meet factory throughput through pan scheduling
prepare magma and grain for high/low grade seed production
shut down and clean pans according to schedule or as indicated by equipment monitoring
prepare slurry for seed production
add process additives as required by pan performance.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation including advice on safe work practices and environmental requirements
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Product and process specifications and operating parameters
Pans station equipment
Materials including molasses and liquor, and services as required
Material Safety Data Sheets where appropriate
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Advice on environmental management issues relevant to work responsibilities
Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures.
They may also require
cleaning procedures, sampling schedule and procedures and maintenance procedures and tools depending on the work requirements.
Method of assessment
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit. This may include:
SUG202A Collect and prepare samples
SUG213A Perform standard tests on cane samples
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.