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.
Occupational health and safety
requirements
OHS legislation, regulations and Codes of practice
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for hazardous substances
Enterprise specific OHS requirements.
Regulations Australian and international standards including:
professional association regulations
industry guidelines and codes of practice
industry regulations
Australian and New Zealand Food Standards
Code
ISO Standards
Codex Alimentaruis
export requirements
State food safety regulations
International, Australian and State environmental
protocols and regulations regarding effluent.
Materials, equipment and systems Food preparation may include:
peeling
slicing
dicing
coring
blanching
other pre-treatment processes.
Fruit, vegetable herb and spice production processes may
include:
pickling
puree
canning
drying
freezing
concentration
milling
grinding.