Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.
Codes of practice
Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations.
Workplace information
Workplace information can include:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
manufacturer's specifications.
Equipment status
Confirming equipment status involves
conducting relevant pre-start checks
confirming that housekeeping standards are met, all safety guards are in place
equipment is operational.
Equipment
Equipment may include
2-way communication system
process control interface and related control system,
tipping unit or tippler
pushers
points
indexers.
Typical hazards
Typical hazards include working with moving machinery - pinch points.
Teamwork
Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.
Information systems
Information systems may be print or screen based.

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
confirm status of tipping process at start up
monitor tipping process to maintain a full carrier
identify faulty bins and/or equipment and arrange transfer for repair
take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance
use appropriate communication methods and equipment
complete tipping operation records and hand over tipping process
maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Tipping process, milling train and related equipment
Relevant codes of practice and industry standards
Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation
Loaded cane bins
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Communication systems and equipment
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures.
Method of assessment
Where the tipping operator conducts weighbridge operations and/or yard control, the following related units are to be co-assessed with this unit.
SUG214A Conduct rail weighbridge operations
SUG101A Move cane bins in a marshalling yard.
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.