FBPOPR1005 Operate basic equipment

Release: 1

FBPOPR1005 Operate basic equipment

Modification History

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

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate basic equipment that requires limited application of equipment and process knowledge, and limited equipment adjustment.

This unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor in most situations and exercise limited autonomy. The unit has generic application in a wide range of situations and should be customised for equipment not covered by any other specific unit.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety legislation that apply to the workplace.

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. Follow workplace procedures to operate equipment	1.1 Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and ask for clarification where necessary 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment as required 1.4 Check equipment to confirm it is ready and safe to operate according to workplace procedures, including safety requirements 1.5 Conduct pre-start checks according to operator instructions 1.6 Start and operate equipment to achieve required outcome according to work health and safety and operating procedures
2. Monitor and complete equipment operation	2.1 Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions 2.2 Identify and report variation in equipment operation and maintenance requirements 2.3 Shut down equipment safely according to operating procedures 2.4 Maintain a clean and tidy work area according to work health and safety procedures

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
Navigate the world of work	With guidance, identify main tasks, rights and responsibilities of own role Follow instructions to complete a limited set of well-defined tasks Meet a limited range of explicit workplace conventions and protocols
Interact with others	Ask simple questions and listen carefully to clarify understanding or seek further information Follow basic communication protocols and conventions Recognise basic values, beliefs and cultural expectations of others Follow scripts or use simple templates for routine communication tasks
Get the work done	Follow simple, clear instructions Keep track of work activities Recognise and seek guidance to correct simple problems Take responsibility for and reflect on low-impact decisions Recognise and support the application of new ideas

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
FBPOPR1005 Operate basic equipment	FDFOP1005A Operate basic equipment	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages	Equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=78b15323-cd38-483e-aad7-1159b570a5c4