Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to oversee packaging operations and assess the nature and likely causes of packaging problems. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit covers a range of packaging technologies and is appropriate for a senior operator or manager responsible for overseeing packaging processes. The unit includes a basic understanding of the principles of modified atmosphere packaging processes. This unit is not designed to meet the competency requirements of the person responsible for determining packaging specifications, nor does it cover food packaging and labelling legislation. Where this is a requirement, refer to FDFTEC4006A Apply an understanding of legal requirements of food production. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify characteristics of packaging suitable for use with food products |
1.1. Packaging materials suitable for food application are identified 1.2. Packaging interactions with food products are identified 1.3. Environmental impact and handling features of packaging materials are identified 1.4. Customer and legal requirements of packaging are identified 1.5. Packaging material characteristics meet the needs of the food to be packaged |
2. Apply packaging knowledge in a production environment |
2.1. Properties of packaging materials used in a packaging process are identified 2.2. Costs of packaging materials are identified 2.3. Procedures for safe operation of the packaging process are established and/or reviewed 2.4. Out-of-specification packaging outcomes are analysed to identify probable cause 2.5. Opportunities for improvement to materials, processes or environmental impacts are identified and investigated within level of technical responsibility 2.6. Proposals for improvement are developed and implemented within level of authority and according to company procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Ability to :
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Required knowledge |
Knowledge of :
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
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Method of assessment |
This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role. |
Guidance information for assessment |
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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Policies and procedures |
Product packaging and related work processes are consistent with company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements and takes account of occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental impact |
Packaging processes and technologies |
Packaging processes and technologies include:
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Out-of-specification results |
Follow-up action in response to out-of-specification results occurs in consultation with the relevant quality/technical expert responsible for packaging specifications |
Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Technical |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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