Sugar & Cane Juice
Since 2005 Resis Australia has been developing and improving the processing of sugar cane juice.
The control and management of measuring and monitoring equipment is an important and serious aspect of food & beverage manufacturing with potential impact on the environment, food safety & quality.
So before delegating calibration authority to an employee how do you check they have the correct competencies for the job?
To ensure consistency among employees being trained in the same procedures, the use of defined competencies becomes a necessity.
Common to all of the national training packages there are two (2) major sections within the performance criteria:
1. Broad task elements.
2. Specific competencies.
The following summary outlines the elements & competencies found in the National Training Service (Industry Skills Council) (http://training.gov.au/) for the unit called, ‘Create or modify calibration procedures’ – MSL905002A (http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/MSL905002A).
Scroll down to the base of the webpage where you’ll find a download link.
There are 4 other units that deal with calibration equipment.
In the next article we’ll provide a summary of the key points.
The crucial role of the Supervisor or Team Leader in the return to work (RTW) process
Injury and return to work management is a coordinated and managed process intended to facilitate recovery and restore an injured worker to their pre-injury work capacity.
This process requires the close working of a number
of parties to assist in maximising a recovery and return to work outcome for
the injured worker.
While the role of the RTW Coordinator is critical, the
role of the Supervisor or Team Leader is equally important in ensuring the
successful return of the injured worker to the workplace.
Supervisors have an intimate knowledge of the range
of jobs available at the workplace as they can provide modified work, interpret
corporate policies and facilitate access to corporate medical resources.
By having a close relationship with the worker
supervisors can easily monitor the worker’s health and capabilities on a daily
basis while communicating a positive message of concern and support.
Communication is the key – if there is no
communication the worker can feel isolated or feel they are a burden on the
workplace. Communication helps let the worker know they are valued, creates a
strong workplace culture and improves morale. However, communication is only
one part of the pivotal role of facilitating the return to work process.
Supervisors / Team Leaders can facilitate the return to work process by;
• Communicating openly
• Being proactive
• Listening to a worker’s concerns
• Having an open door policy
• Responding to their concerns as soon as possible
• Acknowledging the impact of the worker’s injury
• Remaining positive
• Taking responsibility for the worker’s rehabilitation
A Summary of Calibration Methods & Competencies
In our last article we introduced readers to the importance of correctly identified calibration competencies for your employees.
In this article we supply a summary of the main performance criteria.
Description:
The unit explains:-
The unit does not provide guidance on competencies needed for calibration software development or editing.
Performance Criteria: Broad Task Elements -
Performance Criteria: Specific competencies -
Element 1 competencies:
Element 2 competencies:
Element 3 competencies:
Element 4 competencies:
Element 5 competencies:
Element 6 competencies: