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Unit of competency details

FBPOPR2072 - Work in confined spaces in the food and beverage industries (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to FDFOP2065A - Work in confined spaces in the food and beverage industriesUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor changes to Performance Criteria to clarify intent. Prerequisite removed 17/Dec/2018

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 18/Dec/2018

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 061301 Occupational Health And Safety  

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 061301 Occupational Health And Safety  18/Dec/2018 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version released with FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Training Package Version 2.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work in confined spaces in the food and beverage industries.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy in a food or beverage processing environment.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. Confined space entry work permits may be required.

No occupational 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. Plan and prepare for entering and working in confined spaces

1.1 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to entering and working in confined spaces

1.2 Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions and safety requirements

1.3 Obtain authorisation (entry permit) to enter the confined space

1.4 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements

1.5 Confirm emergency response procedure with the stand-by person

1.6 Identify, obtain and position signage, barriers and rescue equipment according to workplace requirements

1.7 Select tools and equipment to carry out tasks, check for serviceability and rectify or report faults

1.8 Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements

2. Enter and work in the confined space

2.1 Gain access to the confined space

2.2 Test and monitor the atmosphere for harmful elements

2.3 Apply tagging and lock-out procedures

2.4 Enter confined space

2.5 Maintain communication with the stand-by person

2.6 Comply with entry permit requirements

2.7 Monitor and adhere to allocated entry time

3. Exit confined space

3.1 Exit confined space

3.2 Recover tools, equipment and materials

3.3 Conduct inspection of the confined space to ensure it is left safe and fit for purpose

3.4 Secure access

3.5 Remove tagging and lock-out

3.6 Complete confined space entry log

4. Clean-up work area

4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

4.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment

4.3 Remove, clean and store barriers and signs

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 

Reading
  • Interpret basic directions and instructions

Oral communication
  • Ask questions to clarify understanding or seek further information

Numeracy
  • Interpret data related to air quality

Navigate the world of work
  • Apply workplace procedures to own role and responsibilities
  • Understand tasks and responsibilities required for work in confined spaces

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version 

Code and title previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

FBPOPR2072 Work in confined spaces in the food and beverage industries

FDFOP2065A Work in confined spaces in the food and beverage industries

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Minor changes to Performance Criteria to clarify intent

Prerequisite removed

Equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=78b15323-cd38-483e-aad7-1159b570a5c4

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version released with FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Training Package Version 2.0.

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 safely and effectively prepared for, entered and exited at least two confined spaces in the food and beverage industry. For each of the confined spaces there must be evidence that the individual has:

  • applied work instructions, compliance and safety requirements
  • obtained required authorisation to enter
  • obtained and used signage, barriers, equipment and tools
  • obtained and used appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • conducted atmospheric testing and monitoring
  • completed working in confined space within specified entry time
  • applied tagging and lock-out requirements
  • after exiting, ensured that confined space and general work area is left clean and fit for use.

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:

  • areas that constitute confined spaces
  • site and equipment safety requirements
  • entry and exit procedures, risks and regulations
  • types of air contaminants and toxic gases
  • limitations of breathing apparatus
  • equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
  • site isolation and site control responsibilities and authorities
  • locations of safety data sheets information and application
  • confined space and Industry terminology
  • risks, hazards and control measures associated with confined spaces.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • skills must be demonstrated in a workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents a real workplace
  • resources, equipment and materials:
  • PPE
  • equipment related to work task
  • specifications:
  • work procedures, entry permits, including advice on company practices, safe work practices, quality and environmental requirements.

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

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=78b15323-cd38-483e-aad7-1159b570a5c4

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