Qualification details

Job Roles 

This qualification covers work undertaken by sugar milling industry workers. These may include for example:

Sugar Processing 

Sugar boiler assistant

Steam plant attendant

Low grade fugal operator

Laboratory worker

Diffuser attendant

Effet operator

High grade fugal operator

Engine driver in mills

Cane Supply Transport 

Cane rail construction worker

Cane rail maintenance worker

Truck driver

Locomotive operator

Tamping machine operator

Weighbridge clerk

Forklift operator

Mill Services 

Dogger

Rigger

Scaffolder

Assistant bridge carpenter

Mobile crane operator

Backhoe operator

Dozer/front-end loader operator

Additional Qualification Advice 

Units selected from other Training Packages must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Note: AgriFood Skills Australia expects that the design of any training delivery and assessment program to support the achievement of this qualification is based on:

• the context required by the industry and/or enterprise
• a holistic and integrated training delivery and assessment plan that identifies learning activities and evidence required
• flexible delivery options including on-the-job and work-based training that support the development of competency.

Pathways  into the Qualification 

Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include completion of FDF11011 Certificate I in Sugar Milling Industry Operations or direct entry.

Pathways  from the Qualification 

After achieving this qualification, candidates may move into employment in the sugar milling industry and undertake the FDF31012 Certificate III in Sugar Milling Industry Operations or any other suitable qualification according to the needs of the enterprise and higher level job functions.

Australian Apprenticeships 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

• Complete work forms and required written documentation
• Use communication and information technologies to support work operations
• Demonstrate effective and appropriate interpersonal skills
• Interpret and apply workplace procedures and instructions
• Share workplace information
• Communicate information about problems with work
• Communicate information relating to OHS.

Teamwork

• Work as part of a team
• Provide assistance to others in the work area
• Identify own role and responsibilities within a team
• Identify team goals
• Share work related information
• Maintain health and safety of work area for self and others.

Problem-solving

• Identify and report any workplace hazards
• Identify workplace problems and make contributions to their solution
• Identify and apply health and safety issues relating to work in the food industry
• Apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes to work operations
• Check performance of machines and equipment and identify signs of faulty operations
• Monitor workplace activities and identify and report non-compliances.

Initiative and Enterprise

• Provide feedback on procedures and processes
• Gather and interpret information to support safe and efficient work
• Ask questions regarding requirements and expectations
• Make suggestions for continuous improvement
• Inspect quality of work on an ongoing basis
• Record basic information on the quality and other indicators of work outcomes.

Planning and Organising

• Identify work requirements and work load priorities
• Plan work activities to meet daily work requirements
• Direct items to the correct area for further processing
• Identify and use relevant personal protective equipment
• Organise work area to maintain housekeeping standards
• Select and organise relevant equipment and tools
• Identify and report issues affecting ability to meet work outcomes.

Self-management

• Understand own work activities
• Identify personal responsibilities
• Accept responsibility for quality of own work
• Participate in OHS practices
• Apply food safety practices
• Plan to meet required work outcomes of self and team
• Monitor own work
• Maintain own work efficiency
• Keep the work area clean and tidy at all times.

Learning

• Assess own competencies in meeting job requirements
• Listen to feedback and advice of supervisors
• Identify own skill requirements and seek skill development if required
• Attend training or skill development activities
• Ask questions to expand own knowledge.

Technology

• Use work tools, machines and equipment safely and effectively
• Perform minor maintenance on machinery in accordance with workplace practice
• Use manual handling technologies in the workplace.

Complete sixteen (16)  units of competency comprised of:

• Three (3) Core Units
• Thirteen (13) Elective Units

Core Unit s

Complete all three (3) core units

Unit Code

Unit Title

FDFOHS2001A

Participate in OHS processes

FDFOP2064A

Provide and apply workplace information

MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective Units 

• Select a minimum of six  (6) units from Group A
• Seven  (7) additional units can come from Group A and or/this or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate I, II, or III.
• Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the sugar milling industry.

Group A Units 

Sector Specialist Units 

Rail Infrastructure 

FDFSUG201A

Lay sleepers for cane rail systems

FDFSUG202A

Lay rails for cane rail systems

FDFSUG203A

Lay skeleton track for cane rail systems

FDFSUG204A

Operate tamping equipment

FDFSUG205A

Construct turnouts *

• FDFSUG202A Lay rails for cane rail systems

AHCMOM207A

Conduct front end loader operations

RIICBM305A

Install pre-cast concrete bridge decks

RIIMPO319A

Conduct backhoe/loader operations

TLIC2041A

Operate self-propelled equipment on track

Rail Transport Operations 

FDFSUG206A

Drive a cane locomotive

Factory Operations 

FDFSUG207A

Conduct cane weighbridge operations

FDFSUG208A

Operate a tipping station

FDFSUG209A

Operate an extraction station

FDFSUG210A

Operate a juice clarification process

FDFSUG211A

Operate a mud filtration process

FDFSUG212A

Chemically clean equipment

FDFSUG213A

Operate a pans station

FDFSUG214A

Operate a low grade fugal station

FDFSUG215A

Operate a high grade fugal station

FDFSUG216A

Operate a crystalliser station process

FDFSUG217A

Operate a turbine

FDFSUG218A

Operate a boiler - basic

FDFSUG219A

Operate a bagasse fuel supply system

FDFSUG220A

Operate a coal fuel supply system

FDFSUG221A

Operate an ash separation system

FDFSUG222A

Operate a waste water treatment system

FDFSUG223A

Operate a cooling water system

FDFOP2030A

Operate a process control interface

FDFOP2034A

Operate an evaporation process

Laboratory 

FDFSUG224A

Perform standard tests on cane samples

FDFSUG225A

Collect and prepare samples

Factory Maintenance 

FDFSUG226A

Perform general drilling operations

FDFSUG227A

Perform general lathe operations

FDFSUG228A

Perform general milling operations

FDFSUG229A

Perform general planing and shaping operations

FDFSUG230A

Undertake forming, bending and shaping

FDFSUG231A

Undertake simple fabrication

AHCMOM203A

Operate basic machinery and equipment

AHCMOM204A

Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

CPCCDO3011A

Perform dogging*

• CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCRI3012A

Perform basic rigging *

• CPCCDO3011A Perform dogging

CPCCSC2002A

Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding *

• CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

RIIHAN305A

Operate gantry or overhead crane

TLID3035A

Operate a boom type elevating work platform

TLID3036A

Lift and move load using a mobile crane

TLILIC2001A

Licence to operate a forklift truck

General 

TLILIC2014A

Licence to drive light rigid vehicle

TLILIC2015A

Licence to drive medium rigid vehicle

TLILIC3006A

Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)