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.
Legislation
Legislation to be covered by this unit includes:
Food Standards Code
Australian standards
food safety legislation (including provisions covering the design of food premises and equipment)
customs and excise legislation (for alcohol-based ingredients/materials)
dangerous goods legislation
import and export legislation
additional legislation as appropriate to product, process and market
environmental protection legislation

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:
identify legal requirements for the packing, production and labelling operations of a food production enterprise
assess systems, roles and procedures in place
identify legal requirements for facilities and equipment and assess compliance
establish and/or review procedures to support compliance with legal requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
workplace processes and procedures
workplace documentation, including specifications and procedures
relevant legislation
communication systems
workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures.

Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role. An example could be:
FDFPPL4008A Manage internal audits.

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.