List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Confirm equipment settings | 1.1 Put in place and secure automated equipment safety guards. 1.2 Select and confirm equipment settings in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements. |
2. Operate equipment for scalding or de-hairing | 2.1 Power scalding or de-hairing equipment in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements. 2.2 Operate scalding or de-hairing equipment in accordance with workplace and manufacturer's specifications. 2.3 Operate scalding or de-hairing equipment in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements. 2.4 Operate equipment within its capacity and the capacity of the operator. 2.5 Scald and de-hair carcase to workplace requirements. |
3. Identify and report defects | 3.1 Monitor carcases leaving the process to ensure de-hairing meets workplace requirements. 3.2 Monitor defects and take corrective action in accordance with workplace requirements. |
The candidate must operate scalding and de-hairing equipment.
The candidate must:
operate and monitor de-hairer according to manufacturer's specifications and work instructions
monitor defects in processing and take corrective action
report defects in accordance with workplace requirements
use communication skills relevant to the task
The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:
defects to be identified and reported in accordance with workplace requirements
workplace health and safety requirements of operating machinery
potential sources of contamination and ways of preventing it
work instructions related to operating scalding or de-hairing equipment
Assessment must occur in the workplace under normal production conditions.
Competency must be demonstrated at normal chain speed.
As a minimum, the following three forms of assessment must be used:
quiz of underpinning knowledge
workplace demonstration
workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time
Assessors must satisfy the current standards for RTOs.