Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Training Package Version 6.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate basic equipment that requires limited application of equipment and process knowledge, and limited equipment adjustment.
This unit applies to individuals who work under direct supervision. The unit has generic application in a wide range of situations and should be contextualised for equipment not covered by any other specific unit.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Operational (OPR)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Follow workplace procedures to operate equipment |
1.1 Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor, and ask for clarification where necessary 1.2 Identify health and safety hazards and inform supervisor 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing to suit work task 1.4 Check equipment to confirm it is ready and safe to operate according to workplace procedures, including safety requirements 1.5 Conduct pre-start checks according to operator instructions 1.6 Start and operate equipment to achieve required outcome according to safe operating procedures |
2. Monitor and shut down equipment |
2.1 Operate equipment, and monitor to identify variation in operating conditions 2.2 Adjust to correct routine variation in equipment operation 2.3 Report significant variations in equipment operation to supervisor 2.4 Shut down equipment safely according to operating procedures 2.5 Maintain a clean and tidy work area according to health, safety, environmental and food safety requirements 2.6 Clean equipment and complete records, as required by workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Learning |
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Reading |
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Writing |
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Oral communication |
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Numeracy |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FBPOPR1013 Operate basic equipment |
FBPOPR1005 Operate basic equipment |
Application of unit clarified Minor changes to Performance Criteria Foundation Skills refined Performance Evidence clarified Minor changes to Assessment Conditions |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=78b15323-cd38-483e-aad7-1159b570a5c4