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CONTACT:
Molly Sullivan
Columbia Basin Community College 2600 N 20th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
509/547-0511 Ext. 204
msulliva@ctc.ctc.edu
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Employers,
workers, organized labor, education, government, and consumers
will benefit from a food processing industry with a qualified
workforce. However, to become fully qualified, the first step
is making workers aware of the knowledge and competency required
to do their jobs well. Skill standards are now available to
food industry management for five common job categories in
the fruit and vegetable processing industry (SIC code 203x).
All five of the skill standards are intended to be adapted
to individual company specifications.
A three-phase process was undertaken to develop the Skill
Standards:
1) Identify critical work functions, key activities, and performance
indicators and identify occupational technical knowledge and
skills.
2) Identify and level academic and employability skills.
3) Validate the critical work functions and key activities.
The elements for each standard were provided initially by
food processing workers in the specific job areas from 17
companies in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Their input was
refined and validated by food companies, independent observers,
and public education specialists. This project is also consistent
with the criteria set by the Washington State Board of Community
and Technical Colleges, a national leader in skill standards
projects.
Five job clusters were identified:
Laboratory Technician Critical Work Functions:
A) Establish Standard Operating Procedures; B) Maintain Facility;
C) Test Material And Product; D) Perform and Document Analysis;
E) Manage Data; F) Perform Administrative Duties.
Trimmer/Inspector/Belt Sorter Critical Work Functions:
A) Inspect Raw Products; B) Inspect/Pack Processed Products;
C) Maintain Work Environment.
Maintenance/General Mechanic Critical Work Functions:
A) Maintain Water and Steam Systems within the Plant; B) Maintain
Mechanical Equipment; C) Maintain Hydraulic Systems; D) Maintain
Pneumatic Vacuum Systems; E) Maintain HVAC Refrigeration Systems;
F) Perform Administrative Duties.
Operator Critical Work Functions:
A) Process Product; B) Package Product; C) Monitor and Maintain
Process; D) Maintain Documentation.
Sanitation Critical Work Functions:
A) Handle Chemicals; B) Clean/Maintain Facility; C) Transport
Material; D) Perform and Document Inspections.
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