Unit of competency

Modification History

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

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.

Unit Mapping Information

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=78b15323-cd38-483e-aad7-1159b570a5c4

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has operated at least one item of basic equipment to achieve a work outcome to specification, including:

• following safe work procedures
• addressing routine operation issues.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

• basic operating principles of equipment used, such as main equipment components, status and purpose of guards, emergency stop, isolation and lock-out controls, and equipment operating capacities and applications
• services required, and action to take if services are not available
• quality requirements of materials/consumables used, and the effect of variation on outputs
• operating requirements and parameters, and corrective action required where operation is outside specified operating parameters
• typical equipment faults and related causes, including signs and symptoms of faulty equipment, and early warning signs of potential problems
• contamination/food safety risks associated with equipment operation, and related control measures
• common causes of variation, and corrective action required
• health and safety hazards and controls
• shutdown and cleaning procedures, including isolation, lock-out and tag-out procedures and responsibilities
• environmental issues and controls relevant to equipment operation, including waste collection and handling procedures related to the process
• basic operating principles of process control, including the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment
• recording procedures and responsibilities relevant to operating basic equipment.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

• physical conditions:

• a workplace or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

• resources, equipment and materials:

• personal protective equipment and clothing
• equipment to be operated, and relevant materials, consumables and services
• cleaning procedures, materials and equipment

• specifications:

• work procedures, including advice on safe work practices

• relationships:

• supervisor.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=78b15323-cd38-483e-aad7-1159b570a5c4