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)
manufacturer's specifications.
Crystalliser station
The crystalliser station may include:
low grade pan receiver
massecuite pumps
batch and continuous crystallisers
re-heater
molasses lubrication system
hot and cold water 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
water
compressed and instrumentation air.
Tests
Where tests are conducted as part of operation a typical requirement is observation using a microscope.
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:
start up from empty or from full in manual and automatic modes
monitor the process and equipment operation
detect and report water leaks from crystalliser coils
demonstrate shift handover procedure
shut down equipment in response to an emergency situation
demonstrate an operational shut down procedure.
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
Crystalliser station equipment
Materials including C massecuite 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 access to:
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 a cane sample
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.