Assessment Requirements for MSL933003 Apply critical control point requirements

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSL933003 Apply critical control point requirements

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL933003A Apply critical control point requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:

correctly monitoring the critical, quality and regulatory control points relating to work area responsibilities

supporting continuous improvement of the workplace hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) plan

using correct procedures to prevent contamination from occurring or recurring

recording of information using the workplace reporting system

collecting, recording and interpreting data to identify variation from limits

making approved corrective actions as required.

Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

the seven principles of HACCP and relationship to food or pharmaceutical safety, benefits of HACCP and preliminary steps for HACCP

HACCP plan contents, including:

critical control points and control limits

consequences of non-conforming products being identified

products and services provided by the workplace

layout of the workplace, divisions and laboratory

organisational structure of the workplace

lines of communication

role of laboratory services to the workplace and customers

scheduling of tests and procedures to meet customer requirements

quality policy, procedures and responsibilities of job role

workplace procedures associated with the candidate's regular technical duties

methods used to monitor each critical, quality and regulatory control point

equipment and instrument calibration requirements

continuous improvement practices

methods for systematically investigating and responding to problems

work health and safety (WHS) and environment requirements.

Assessment Conditions

Judgement of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event.

This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case).

This unit of competency may be assessed with:

MSL922001 Record and present data

MSL933002 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives

Holistic assessment methods include:

feedback from supervisors and peers

review of corrective action suggestions by the candidate

flow charts or diagrams prepared by the candidate (alternatively, the candidate could explain existing charts or diagrams)

candidate's response to simulated problems

observation of the candidate monitoring control points in the work area.

Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to:

quality manuals and procedures, HACCP plans and records

recording equipment

case studies to illustrate a range of HACCP issues.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

The assessor must demonstrate both technical competency and currency.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR

relevant workplace experience.

Currency can be demonstrated through:

performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR

having consulted with a laboratory about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.

Links

MSA Training Package Implementation Guides - http://mskills.org.au/training-packages/info/