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.
Regulations
Australian and international standards
Acts of Parliament
Legislative requirements are typically reflected in procedures and specifications. Legislation relevant to this industry includes the Food Standards Code including labelling, weights and measures legislation and legislation covering food safety, environmental management, occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity.
Sampling requirements
Sampling requirements may include a range of sampling plans which apply to organisational, plant or field sites; different products or materials; a range of sampling points.
Sampling tools and equipment
Sampling tools and equipment may include personal protective equipment, sampling frames, sampling tubes, weighted sample bottles, variety of sterile containers, preservatives, automatic samplers, timers, refrigerated samples, composite and discrete samplers.

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
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to interpret a sampling plan as part of quality processes in food production.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Critical aspects of assessment must include evidence of the ability to establish an appropriate sample size interpret sampling tables and analyse the results of sampling.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken within the context of food technology. Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, including the critical aspects and knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope as defined by the Range Statements applicable to the workplace environment.
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Production process and related equipment, manufacturers’ advice and operating procedures
Methods and related software systems as required for collecting data and calculating yields, efficiencies and material variances appropriate to production environment
Tests used to report relevant product/process information and recorded results.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
Written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
Completing workplace documentation for a sampling plan
Third party reports from experienced practitioner
Case studies
Field Reports
Observation of candidate conducting a range of tests and procedures.
Guidance information for assessment
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated environments.