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. Treat hides chemically | 1.1 Treat hides chemically according to the work instructions 1.2 Monitor hides for contamination and take corrective action, where part of work instructions 1.3 Chemically treat hides according to workplace and health and safety requirements 1.4 Store hides after treatment in accordance with workplace requirements 1.5 Monitor chemical concentrations according to work instructions 1.6 Monitor waste water disposal according to workplace requirements |
The candidate must treat hides coming from a slaughter floor or game processing establishment prior to despatch.
The candidate must:
treat hides according to work instructions
inspect hides for contamination, where applicable
apply relevant regulatory requirements
monitor chemicals and reservoir levels to be used in treating the hides
store hides according to workplace requirements
treat hides safely according to workplace health and safety procedures
The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:
workplace health and safety requirements when treating hides
workplace health and safety hazards when treating hides
purpose of treating hides with chemicals
work instructions for treating hides
relevant regulatory requirements
environmental issues and requirements when treating hides chemically
storage requirements for hides after treatment
Assessment should be conducted in an operating plant.
Competency must be demonstrated at normal chain speed of production.
As a minimum, thee 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.