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.
Legislation
Legislation refers to any relevant Commonwealth and State Acts of Parliament, Statutes and Regulations including legislation and regulations covering:
the use of water for commercial and industrial use
environmental protection
waste generation and disposal
food standards and food safety
occupational health and safety.
Policies and procedures
Codes of practice, e.g. Manual Handling and Small Wastewater Treatment Plants
Australian and international standards e.g. ISO14000.
Water sources
Water sources may include:
reticulated supply from water authorities
municipal treatment plants
bores
dams
rainwater tanks
recycled water.
Water quality requirements
Water quality requirements for food processing operations may include chemical, microbiological, physical and radiological specifications.
Treatment and disposal methods
Treatment and disposal may include on site storage and disposal; dilution; specifying/controlling discharge rates; recycle and reuse options; on site pre-treatment.
Waste management documentation
Waste management documentation may include information on applicable trade waste laws or other requirements; complaint records; training records; process information, process operation log book; inspection, maintenance and calibration records; relevant contractor and supplier information; incident reports. Information on emergency preparedness and response, records of significant trade waste impacts; audit results; management reviews; trade waste charging policy; industrial trade waste generators register.

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 implement and review water and waste procedures for a food processing operation.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Critical aspects of assessment must include evidence of the ability to assess water quality for use in food processing, monitor water usage for a food processing operation, integrate water quality monitoring into process planning, and implement and review water management procedures in food processing.
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:
observation of candidate conducting a range of tests and procedures
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completing workplace documentation
third party reports from experienced practitioner
case studies
field Reports.
Guidance information for assessment
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated environments.