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. Add any 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.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to persons handling a range of products, materials technology and the varied range of process procedures within an organisation. It includes the operation of all relevant ancillary equipment.
The terms documentation, labels and records means any and all relevant information and data whether it is manual, paper based, electronic or verbal, either in person or by phone/radio.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards. These may include:
original manufacturer instructions and guidelines for the use of equipment
relevant procedures relating to safe working practices prescribed for the equipment, product or material
local OHS legislation and/or regulations
site-specific instructions based on production requirements.
Tools and equipment
This competency may include use of equipment and tools such as:
mobile plant/fork lifts
manual handling equipment
hand tools
shrink wrappers
tape machine labellers
loose bulk packing equipment.
computers, bar code readers
bag filling equipment
pallets
wrapping machines
personal protective equipment (PPE)
distribution equipment including A-frames, stillages, containers, elevated platforms and communication equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards may include:
inappropriate movements and postures
physical and atmospheric hazards of materials
height or depth of storage receptacles
stationary and moving machinery, parts or components
noise, light, energy sources
humidity, air temperature, radiant heat
manual handling hazards.
Problems
'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:
equipment malfunctions
product specifications
handling specifications
insufficient space
unusual size, shape or mass of products or materials
insufficient goods to complete order
conflicting priorities
incomplete or incorrect paperwork.
Variables
Key variables to be monitored include:
types of products or materials to be packed
packing heights
types of equipment
types of workplace documentation
atmospheric conditions

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, required skills and knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge. x
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the ability torecognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that:
packaging standards are met consistently
procedures and work instructions are read and interpreted correctly
problems are identified and action is taken (ie the problem is fixed or reported)
all safety procedures are followed
product/material damage due to handling errors is minimised
mislabelling opportunities are minimised
problems relating to work are diagnosed and solved or reported
waste is minimised
effective communication between team members, supervisors and other staff is maintained.
Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur using industrial equipment and will be undertaken in a work-like environment
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
by observation over time on a processing plant
by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
through a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.