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.
Mud filtration equipment
Mud filtration equipment may include:
clarifier mud removal
mud tank/mud mixer
bagacillo system
filtrate receivers and pump
vacuum pumps
mud filter
mud conveying system and storage
filter wash water supply
lime, flocculant and filtrate recycle to mud system.
Equipment status
Confirming equipment status involves
conducting relevant pre-start checks
confirming that cleaning 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
water
compressed and instrumentation air.
Materials
Materials can include lime, flocculants, saccharate and preservatives
Tests
Where tests are conducted as part of operation, typical requirements are for pH and thymol testing.
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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
conduct pre-start checks on machinery used for filtration
start, operate, monitor and adjust process equipment to achieve required quality outcomes
take corrective action in response to typical faults and inconsistencies
complete workplace records as required
apply safe work practices and identify OHS hazards and controls
safely shut down equipment
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:
personal protective clothing and equipment
work procedures, including advice on safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements, stock flow systems, production schedules, and batch/recipe instructions
information on equipment capacity and operating parameters
production schedule/batch instructions
filtration and related equipment and services
materials required for filtration
sampling schedules and test procedures and equipment as required
documentation and recording requirements and procedures
cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required.
Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role.
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.