Assessment Requirements for FBPOPR1005 Operate basic equipment

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for FBPOPR1005 Operate basic equipment

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Training Package Version 1.0

Performance Evidence

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

There must be evidence that the individual has operated basic equipment on at least one occasion, including:

accessing workplace information about equipment operating requirements and procedures

selecting, fitting and using PPE

conducting pre-start checks, including:

inspecting equipment condition to identify any signs of wear

selecting appropriate settings and/or related parameters

cancelling isolation or lock-outs as required

confirming that equipment is clean and that all safety guards are in place and operational

starting and operating equipment according to procedure

monitoring the output of equipment operation against requirements

taking corrective action in response to out-of-specification results

shutting down and cleaning equipment as required

responding to and/or reporting equipment failure within level of responsibility

locating emergency stop functions on equipment

maintaining work area to meet housekeeping standards

using basic process control screens and panels according to enterprise procedures

completing workplace records according to enterprise procedures

following work health and safety procedures.

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

work health and safety hazards and controls

shut-down 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 skills 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 clothing and equipment

item of equipment to be operated, and relevant materials, consumables and services

workplace forms and records

cleaning procedures, materials and equipment

specifications:

work procedures, including advice on safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements

relationships (internal and/or external):

person/s to communicate with.

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