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. Feed skins for flesher | 1.1 Open and inspect skins for defects according to workplace requirements. 1.2 Treat defective skins in accordance with workplace requirements. 1.3 Feed skins to fleshing machine operator in accordance with workplace and health and safety requirements. |
2. Flesh skins | 2.1 Operate fleshing machine in accordance with workplace and health and safety requirements, and manufacturer's specifications. 2.2 Flesh skins in accordance with workplace and health and safety requirements, and customer specifications. 2.3 Monitor skins for correct fleshing in accordance with workplace requirements. 2.4 Perform routine maintenance of fleshing machine in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications. 2.5 Process and batch skins in their mobs for identification. |
3. De-burr skins (where applicable) | 3.1 Remove burrs and vegetable matter in accordance with workplace and health and safety requirements. 3.2 Operate and maintain de-burring machinery in accordance with workplace and health and safety requirements. |
The candidate must operate fleshing machinery in a fellmongering process.
The candidate must:
feed skins for flesher to workplace and health and safety requirements
flesh skins to workplace and health and safety requirements
de-burr skins (where applicable) to workplace and health and safety requirements
apply relevant regulatory requirements.
The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:
workplace health and safety hazards associated with skin fleshing
workplace health and safety requirements and safety procedures for operating fleshing equipment
features of well fleshed skins
operation of the fleshing machine
quality requirements for fleshing skins in accordance with workplace requirements and customer specifications
relevant regulatory requirements.
Assessment must be conducted in an operating fellmongering plant.
Competency must be demonstrated at the normal rate of throughput for a fleshing machine.
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.