Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to plan, monitor and evaluate the trialing of new products in production. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to the management of the trial in a production environment. New product trials typically involve working with a team of area specialists including product development and engineering experts. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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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. Establish trial parameters |
1.1. New product specifications are defined 1.2. Production resource requirements are identified 1.3. Project budget and timeline are established 1.4. Trial size is appropriate to provide reliable process and production information |
2. Prepare for the new product trial |
2.1. New product recipe/formula is scaled to suit trial production 2.2. Raw materials/ingredients, packaging components and consumables are identified and confirmed to meet trial requirements 2.3. Production equipment is identified, available and suitable for use 2.4. Production personnel are available and have the required competencies to operate the trial process 2.5. Environmental, food safety and health and safety hazards of the trial process are identified and appropriate control methods determined 2.6. Trial documentation format and procedures are agreed 2.7. The trial schedule timeline is established and barriers/constraints to achieving schedule are identified, monitored and addressed |
3. Develop and communicate information on the trial process |
3.1. Personnel in related work areas and functions are kept informed of trial status and progress 3.2. Operators directly participating in the trial are advised of trial parameters, roles and responsibilities 3.3. Advice on product specifications and operating procedures is communicated to the project team |
4. Monitor trial progress |
4.1. The trial process is monitored to identify actual and potential barriers to achieving the schedule 4.2. Trial product is produced within specification 4.3. Out-of-specification or unacceptable outcomes are identified and investigated 4.4. Unusual or atypical conditions that could affect the achievement of the schedule are identified 4.5. Modifications are made and reported as required according to trial arrangements |
5. Evaluate trial outcome |
5.1. Trial objectives are identified 5.2. Resource allocations are assessed against plan 5.3. Trial product is assessed against specifications 5.4. Production parameters/operating conditions are compared with scheduled performance 5.5. Significant variances are identified and investigated 5.6. Improvement opportunities are identified and reported |
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. An example could be:
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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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Trial conditions |
Trial conditions are consistent with company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements and takes account of OHS and environmental impact of scheduling arrangements |
Achieving schedule |
Achieving schedule involves meeting product specifications within given resource allocations and timelines |
Trial processes |
Trial processes typically involve a multi-disciplinary team |
Factors to be taken into account in planning and monitoring the trial process |
Factors to be taken into account in planning and monitoring the trial process may include but are not limited to:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Technical |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
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