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. Prepare equipment | 1.1 Prepare and check equipment for operation according to workplace requirements |
2. Position carcase | 2.1 Chain carcase according to workplace and health and safety requirements 2.2 Attach chains (hide puller) to hide, where this forms part of work instructions 2.3 Complete opening cuts, where this forms part of work instructions |
3. Operate hide puller | 3.1 Operate hide puller to work instructions 3.2 Operate rise and fall platform to workplace requirements, where this forms part of work instructions 3.3 Use knife or air knife to ensure hide removal is carried out without damage to hide or carcase 3.4 Achieve compliance with workplace health and safety requirements 3.5 Lower hide and disconnect from chain, where this forms part of work instructions |
The candidate must operate a hide puller.
The candidate must:
position carcase securely and safely, where part of work instructions
comply with workplace health and safety requirements
operate a hide puller according to workplace requirements
operate a hide puller to achieve a hide with good shape and consistency
remove hide without damage to carcase
use correct maintenance procedures for hide pulling equipment
report defects when hides are not coming off cleanly to supervisor in accordance with workplace requirements
apply communication skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
apply relevant regulatory requirements
The candidate must demonstrate a factual, technical, procedural and theoretical knowledge of:
general operation of the puller
work instructions
potential for contamination and cross-contamination
relevant regulatory requirements
maintenance requirements for hide puller
workplace health and safety issues related to the operation of the hide puller
Competency must be demonstrated at the normal rate of production.
Assessment must be conducted on an operating slaughter floor or game meat processing establishment.
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.