Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to be able to understand and follow electronic labelling and traceability systems in food processing establishments according to domestic and export customer requirements.
The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for labelling food product, ready for despatch.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Confirm traceability requirements with coworkers | 1.1 Identify and explain regulatory requirements for food product traceability 1.2 Identify and explain customer requirements or importing country requirements for food product traceability 1.3 Explain the purpose of traceability systems for food products 1.4 Explain how traceability is maintained throughout the production and processing cycle |
2. Label product | 2.1 Generate product labels using workplace electronic labelling system 2.2 Apply labels to product according to customer requirements and workplace policies and procedures 2.3 Scan product and send to load out area for despatch |
3. Record labels and product | 3.1 Ensure records of all product are maintained according to workplace policies and procedures 3.2 Check records for accuracy and completeness 3.3 Report and rectify any errors or mislabelled product according to workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and customer requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Reads and comprehends product labels |
Oral communication | Reports issues to appropriate person |
Numeracy | Weighs product to generate labels Counts and checks records to ensure accuracy |
Sectors
All food processing sectors