Assessor Resource

AMPA2025
Operate scalding and de-hairing equipment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate scalding and de-hairing equipment.

This unit is applicable to abattoirs.

All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Put in place and secure automated equipment safety guards. 
Select and confirm equipment settings in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements. 
Power scalding or de-hairing equipment in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements. 
Operate scalding or de-hairing equipment in accordance with workplace and manufacturer's specifications. 
Operate scalding or de-hairing equipment in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements. 
Operate equipment within its capacity and the capacity of the operator. 
Scald and de-hair carcase to workplace requirements. 
Monitor carcases leaving the process to ensure de-hairing meets workplace requirements. 
Monitor defects and take corrective action in accordance with workplace requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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