Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Workplace programs
Workplace programs are developed to meet company policy objectives and are consistent with legislative requirements, codes, industrial awards and agreements, licensing arrangements and contractual arrangements and agreements
Programs and related documentation
Programs and related documentation may be:
stand-alone or integrated
Program design
Program design takes account of contextual issues including:
legislative responsibilities
workplace culture
budgets and people, including language and literacy levels of program users
Management systems
Management systems to support program implementation include:
organisational structure
planning activities
responsibilities
practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the policy,
managing the risks associated with the activities conducted in the workplace
Formal responsibility
Formal responsibility for program design and/or review may be shared with others

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.

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:
define the parameters of the program
determine compliance requirements for program and conduct risk analysis
identify and engage relevant personnel through consultative mechanisms
design/develop program procedures to ensure compliance is achieved
complete detailed reporting to support the maintenance of compliance
provide support to personnel to ensure compliance
program is reviewed and monitored to ensure compliance is maintained.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
workplace policies, business and performance plans and budgets
relevant legislation, codes of practice and agreements
workplace procedures and related management systems relevant to the program area
technical support and advice as appropriate to the program area
consultative forums.

Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role. Examples could be:
FDFPPL3003A Support and mentor individuals and groups
FDFPPL4008A Manage internal audits
BSBRES4001A Analyse and present research information
BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment.

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.