This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform the opening cut drop sock and pull shoulder pelt on sheep and goats.

This unit is applicable to the slaughter floor task involving the freeing of the pelt from the forequarter of sheep or goats.

All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.

This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.

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)

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 pelt	1.1 Open pelt in accordance with workplace requirements 1.2 Open pelt in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements
2. Clear pelt	2.1 Clear pelt from around both forelegs in accordance with workplace requirements 2.2 Clear pelt from shoulder area following workplace health and safety requirements to avoid the risks of damage and contamination to the carcase

The candidate must perform the opening cut drop sock and pull shoulder pelt on sheep and goats.

The candidate must:

use correct cutting lines

open and clear the pelt according to workplace requirements and at production speed

apply relevant workplace health and safety and regulatory requirements

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

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

general economic impact of nicked, soiled or damaged hide/pelt and scored meat

relevant work instructions for opening and clearing the foreleg and shoulder area

relevant workplace health and safety and regulatory requirements

potential sources of contamination and cross-contamination

ways of minimising contamination

general anatomy of carcase relevant to the task

Competency must be assessed in an operating processing plant.

Competency must be demonstrated at the 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.

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element	Performance criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Open pelt	1.1 Open pelt in accordance with workplace requirements 1.2 Open pelt in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements
2. Clear pelt	2.1 Clear pelt from around both forelegs in accordance with workplace requirements 2.2 Clear pelt from shoulder area following workplace health and safety requirements to avoid the risks of damage and contamination to the carcase

The candidate must perform the opening cut drop sock and pull shoulder pelt on sheep and goats.

The candidate must:

use correct cutting lines

open and clear the pelt according to workplace requirements and at production speed

apply relevant workplace health and safety and regulatory requirements

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

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

general economic impact of nicked, soiled or damaged hide/pelt and scored meat

relevant work instructions for opening and clearing the foreleg and shoulder area

relevant workplace health and safety and regulatory requirements

potential sources of contamination and cross-contamination

ways of minimising contamination

general anatomy of carcase relevant to the task

Competency must be assessed in an operating processing plant.

Competency must be demonstrated at the 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

Assessment Cover Sheet

AMPA3045 - Drop sock and pull shoulder pelt

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AMPA3045 - Drop sock and pull shoulder pelt

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