Information

  • Name:

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Position

Course:

  • FDF 30111 Certificate III in Food Processing

Unit Code(s) and Name:

  • FDFOP2004A Clean and Sanitise Equipment
    FDFOP2011A Conduct Routine Maintenance
    FDFOP20136A Apply Sampling Procedures
    FDFPPL2001A Participate in Work Teams and Groups
    FDFOP3001A Control Contaminants and Allergens in the Workplace
    FDFOP3004A Operate Inter-related Processes in a Packaging System
    FDFOP3002A Set up a Production or Packaging Line For Operation
    FDFOP2023A Operate a Packaging Process

Provide a brief overview of the Candidate's workplace role and responsibilities:

  • Monitoring quality issues, checking specific product codes, maintaining paperwork, supervision of staff, loading and unloading of trucks.

Students are observed a number of times during workplace visits. What tasks was the candidate performing during the time of the observations?

  • Storage and inventory control, quality checks, monitoring specs, quality, codes, maintaining paperwork, sample collection, checking packaging.

  • AQF Level Characteristics:
    *Demonstrate some relevant theoretical knowledge;
    *Apply a range of well-developed skills;
    *Apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems;
    *Perform processes that require a range of well-developed skills where some discretion and judgement is required;
    *Interpret available information, using discretion and judgement;
    *Take responsibility for own outputs in work and learning;
    *Take limited responsibility for the outputs of others (where applicable)

Skills Observations and Critical Questions Checklist

Observe the candidate and check understanding through the associated critical questions:

  • WAC 1. Observations - Control contaminants and allergens by:

  • Types and sources of contaminants and allergens:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Critical Questions (CQs) If you find any sort of contamination what do you do?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    Follow SOPs.

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Under what circumstances would you need to record your findings?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    According to workplace SOPs.

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • What are the risks associated with finding contaminants?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    • Danger to consumer
    • Damage to brand
    • Financial impact

  • Any additional comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Can you describe the following types and sources of contamination and associated risks? • Physical • Chemical • Microbiological • Allergen

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    The types and sources of contamination in the workplace are identified. The risks to operations, product and consumer are identified.

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Can you describe 3 control measures used to eliminate or reduce the risks of the above mentioned contamination occurring?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    • The control measures to eliminate or reduce risks of contamination occurring are identified
    • The control measures are implemented as part of work operations
    • Reporting and documentation associated with controls is identified and undertaken as required

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • What are the workplace practices and procedures used to assess and determine the level of risk for the above mentioned contaminants and what opportunities are there for improvement?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    Workplace procedures and practices are assessed to determine the level of risk for contaminants and opportunities for improvement identified

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • What are the Emergency Procedures and conditions for the implementation of control measures to manage contaminants?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    Workplace food safety program documentation
    Advice on quality and safety legislation
    Procedures for implementing control measures and other advice on food safety requirements
    Other recording requirements

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • WAC 2. Observations - Operate interrelated processes in a packaged system by:

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Critical Questions (CQs) How do the different processes interrelate?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    Affect of each previous process that can affect packaging outcomes, technology and equipment components.

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • What can you do to improve the process?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    Students should identify ways in which operational improvements can be made

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • How would you go about having this improvement implemented in your workplace?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    Students will need to identify the process for continuous improvement in their workplace.

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Can you explain what is required to prepare the packaging system for operation?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Operate and monitor the packaging system

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Can you explain the steps required to hand over packaging system operation on shift changeovers?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • WAC 3. Observations - Set up a production or packaging line by:

  • Set up will cover:

  • Monitoring will cover:

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    Follow SOPs
    Follow spec sheet
    Appropriate tool and equipment used for set up
    Ensure supply of necessary equipment and materials to ensure production

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Critical Questions (CQs) What do you do if you have the wrong product spec sheet?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    Stop production and report the situation to a supervisor.

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Explain what is required to prepare for line or process set up

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    • The materials are confirmed and available to meet production requirements
    • Equipment and related accessories are confirmed, available and fit for use to meet production requirements
    • The tools and equipment required for lone set up are available, operational and fit for use
    •Processing parameters and settings have been identified to meet production or packaging requirements

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Can you explain what is involved or required in the set up of the production line or process for operation?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    • Cleaning and maintenance requirements and status are identified and confirmed
    • Equipment is inspected to confirm condition
    • Machine settings are selected or adjusted as required to meet safety and production requirements
    • Processing or packaging parameters are entered as required to meet production requirements
    • Equipment performance is checked and adjusted as required
    • Pre-start checks are carried out as required by workplace requirements
    • Line setup is completed to match production or packaging schedule and operating requirements
    • The line is ready and safe to operate and any maintenance requirements are reported according to workplace reporting requirements
    • Relevant personnel are notified of setup completion

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • WAC 4. Observations - Operate a packaging process by:

  • Set up will cover:

  • Monitor CCPs/RCPs:

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    Follow SOPs
    Follow spec sheet
    Appropriate tool and equipment used for set up
    Ensure supply of necessary equipment and materials to ensure production
    Any out of spec processes must be identified and reported

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Critical Questions (CQs) • Can you explain how you prepare the equipment and/or process for operation?

  • Evidence Guide/ Model Answer:
    • All packaging components/consumables, materials and items to be packaged need to be confirmed and available to meet operating requirements
    • The equipment is inspected to confirm cleaning and maintenance status
    • All process and/or machine components and related attachments are fitted and adjusted to meet operating requirements
    • Operating parameters need to be entered as required need to be entered as required to meet safety and production requirements
    • The correct loading and positioning of all materials, product and packaging components/ consumables
    •Need to check equipment performance and adjust as required
    • Need to carry out pre-start checks as required by workplace requirements

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • What key steps are involved to operate and monitor the equipment and/or process?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    • How the process is started and operated according to workplace procedures
    • How the equipment is monitored to identify variation in operating conditions
    • Explanation of the variation in equipment operation and what maintenance requirements are to be reported according to the workplace reporting requirements
    • How is the process monitored to confirmed that the target specifications are met

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • What are the steps you go through to safely shut down the equipment and/or process?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    The appropriate shut down procedure is detailed/explained for the equipment and/or process identified and is i accordance with workplace procedures

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • WAC 5. Observations - Regularly sample products by:

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    • Sampling plan and spec sheet must be checked in order to know what and when sampling occurs
    • SOPs
    • OH&S requirements
    • Food safety practices

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Critical Questions (CQs) Why are you taking this sample?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • How do you store the sample to maintain the sample integrity?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    Follow SOPs

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • How and why do you need to prepare for taking samples?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    • The sampling requirements to be explained in accordance with the sampling plan, and why is a sampling plan necessary
    • The need to prepare the sampling equipment, containers and labels

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • What is the process you use for collecting your required samples?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    • What is a sampling plan and how are the samples collected according to the sampling procedures and the requirements the sampling plan
    • How are the samples handles and prepared to preserve the sample source integrity
    • What are some of the defects or abnormalities in source material and/or sample and how this is reported
    • What information for the sample is recorded and what are the workplace sampling requirements
    • Work area should be maintained according to good housekeeping standards and why is this important

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • WAC 6. Observations - Clean and sanitise equipment by:

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    • SOPs
    • Cleaning Checklist
    • OH&S and environmental guidelines - preparation, use, storage and disposal of cleaner, sanitisers and waste
    • Food safety procedures
    • Preparing and restoring equipment may involve basic assembly of equipment parts
    • Maintain housekeeping standards

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Critical Questions (CQs) • Who do you need to advise of the cleaning operation?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    Appropriate personnel in charge of your work area

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • What is required to ensure you are prepared for the cleaning task?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    • That all cleaning and sanitising agents are available and ready to use
    • That al of the equipment is cleared of product and/or packaging material or consumables in preparation for the cleaning task
    • That the equipment needs to be rendered safe to clean

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • What is the process you undertake to clean and sanitise equipment to meet the workplace requirements?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    • The equipment to be cleaned and sanitised according to workplace procedure and requirements and why this is important
    • The equipment then needs to be inspected to confirm operating condition and cleanliness
    • That unacceptable equipment condition is to be identified and reported according to workplace procedures
    • All cleaning equipment and chemicals are to be stored according to workplace procedures
    • All waste from cleaning processes is to be disposed of according to workplace procedures
    • The equipment needs to be restored to operating order on completion of cleaning task

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • WAC 7. Observations - Conduct routine maintenance on machinery and equipment you are responsible for:

  • When conducting maintenance consideration must be given to:

  • Documentation sighted will include:

  • List machinery and equipment:

  • List routine maintenance tasks:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Critical Questions (CQs) • Who is authorised to put on lock out tags?

  • Evidence Guide/Moral Answer:
    Anyone is authorised to put on a lock out tag

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Who is authorised to remove lock out tags?

  • Evidence Guide/Moral Answer:
    The only person who can remove it is the one who puts it on.

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • What is the purpose of an emergency stop button?

  • Evidence Guide/Moral Answer:
    To take the power of a machine quickly

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Under what circumstances would you use the emergency stop button?

  • Evidence Guide/Moral Answer:
    E-stop buttons are used in the event of an emergency regarding safety or product functionality.

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • What are some common faults that will occur with this equipment?

  • Evidence Guide/Moral Answer:
    Faults will vary depending on equipment

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Can you explain what is meant by "conduct routine inspection of plant and equipment"?

  • Evidence Guide/Moral Answer:
    • Equipment is inspected to identify signs of wear
    • Nature of maintenance required is assessed

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • What do you need to do or prepare prior to conducting routine maintenance?

  • Evidence Guide/Moral Assessment:
    • The maintenance task is assessed to determine tools and services required
    • The equipment is prepared for maintenance
    • The correct hand tools are selected according to the maintenance tasks requirements
    • Ensure that the tools are checked before use and unsafe and/or faulty items are reported within standard procedures
    • The maintenance should be planned and scheduled in consultation with affected work areas to minimise disruption to production processes

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • What do you need to do to carry out the maintenance, and what are the workplace reporting requirements?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    • All routine maintenance on equipment needs to be carried out according to workplace procedures
    • All maintenance tasks and activities need to be reported accordingly to workplace procedures

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • What is required on completion of maintenance tasks?

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:
    • All equipment is returned to the correct order
    • All tools and materials need to be stored according to workplace procedure
    • Need to inform relevant personnel of maintenance completion, and why this is important
    • Work area should be maintained accordingly to good housekeeping standards, and why this is important

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • WAC 8. Observations - Participate in the work team and plan work activities through daily team meetings:

  • Evidence Guide/Model Answer:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Critical Questions (CQs) • Explain what is meant by participating in a work team

  • Assessor's Comments:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Discuss the importance of identifying team objectives

  • Assessor's Comments:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • What do you do in planning work activity?

  • Assessor's Comments:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • What are your teams requirements to complete work tasks and what is the importance of roles in meeting these requirements?

  • Assessor's Comments:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • WAC 9. Observations - Environmental work practices: Whilst working, the student should be able to point out to you and discuss their environmental work practices in reference to the points listed and the tasks at hand. Tick the boxes when observed.

  • Assessor's Comments:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Critical Questions (CQs) • Which government body regulates safe environmental practises?

  • Assessor's Comments:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

General Observations (GO) - Across Tasks: During the many tasks the student demonstrates, the following should be observed across the tasks:

  • GO.1 Access and use workplace information, including policies and procedures, food safety program etc.

  • Assessor's Comments:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • GO.2 Communication: Communication is required for the student to perform their tasks to standard. These skills will be demonstrated across many of the above observations.

  • Assessor's Comments:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • GO.3 Work co-operatively within a culturally diverse workforce. Student should demonstrate throughout all tasks their ability to work co-operatively with all team members and respect the different cultures in the workplace.

  • Assessor's Comments:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • GO.4 Operates within the parameters of their own work role and responsibilities. All tasks observed should be performed within the parameter of each individuals level of responsibility.

  • Assessor's Comments:

  • Any Additional Comments:

  • Satisfactory?

  • Date:

  • Assessor's Comments/Feedback (include any actions required to be taken in the event of 'Non Satisfactory' for any part of this assessment:

Final Sign Off:

  • From your observations at the time of the assessment, the candidate's performance was:

  • Student's Name and Signature:

  • Assessor's Name and Signature:

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