Assessor Resource

AMPA2152
Process paunch

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to empty, clean and prepare the paunch for further processing.

This unit is applicable to workers in the paunch room at an abattoir or knackery.

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. Open paunch

1.1 Open paunch to empty all contents

1.2 Open paunch in accordance with workplace and health and safety requirements

1.3 Open paunch to ensure paunch products remain intact

2. Empty paunch contents

2.1 Empty paunch of any contents in accordance with workplace requirements

3. Clean paunch

3.1 Clean paunch to workplace requirements to prevent cross-contamination

3.2 Wash and pack paunch products

4. Remove relevant parts

4.1 Trim paunch to cutting lines in accordance with work instructions

4.2 Trim parts of fat as required

5. Wash paunch

5.1 Wash paunch in accordance with work instructions

5.2 Dispose of waste safely in accordance with work instructions

6. Work safely in paunch processing area

6.1 Process paunch in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements

The candidate must empty, clean and prepare the paunch for further processing.

The candidate must:

apply workplace health and safety and workplace requirements related to processing of the paunch

follow work instructions to process paunch

use mechanical aids where applicable

report faults in mechanical aids in accordance with workplace requirements

apply relevant regulatory requirements

use communication skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:

quality requirements and specifications for paunches

uses of the paunch

work instructions for the paunch processing area

relevant regulatory requirements

workplace health and safety hazards and requirements for paunch processing area

Assessment must be conducted in an operating abattoir or knackery.

Competency must be demonstrated at the usual speed of production.

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. Open paunch

1.1 Open paunch to empty all contents

1.2 Open paunch in accordance with workplace and health and safety requirements

1.3 Open paunch to ensure paunch products remain intact

2. Empty paunch contents

2.1 Empty paunch of any contents in accordance with workplace requirements

3. Clean paunch

3.1 Clean paunch to workplace requirements to prevent cross-contamination

3.2 Wash and pack paunch products

4. Remove relevant parts

4.1 Trim paunch to cutting lines in accordance with work instructions

4.2 Trim parts of fat as required

5. Wash paunch

5.1 Wash paunch in accordance with work instructions

5.2 Dispose of waste safely in accordance with work instructions

6. Work safely in paunch processing area

6.1 Process paunch in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements

The candidate must empty, clean and prepare the paunch for further processing.

The candidate must:

apply workplace health and safety and workplace requirements related to processing of the paunch

follow work instructions to process paunch

use mechanical aids where applicable

report faults in mechanical aids in accordance with workplace requirements

apply relevant regulatory requirements

use communication skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:

quality requirements and specifications for paunches

uses of the paunch

work instructions for the paunch processing area

relevant regulatory requirements

workplace health and safety hazards and requirements for paunch processing area

Assessment must be conducted in an operating abattoir or knackery.

Competency must be demonstrated at the usual speed of production.

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.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Open paunch to empty all contents 
Open paunch in accordance with workplace and health and safety requirements 
Open paunch to ensure paunch products remain intact 
Empty paunch of any contents in accordance with workplace requirements 
Clean paunch to workplace requirements to prevent cross-contamination 
Wash and pack paunch products 
Trim paunch to cutting lines in accordance with work instructions 
Trim parts of fat as required 
Wash paunch in accordance with work instructions 
Dispose of waste safely in accordance with work instructions 
Process paunch in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AMPA2152 - Process paunch
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Assessment Record Sheet

AMPA2152 - Process paunch

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