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. Select casings | 1.1 Identify casings according to casing specifications 1.2 Select casings to suit product requirements 1.3 Check casings for faults according to workplace requirements |
2. Prepare casings | 2.1 Calibrate casings according to product specifications and workplace requirements 2.2 Prepare casings as required according to workplace requirements 2.3 Flush casings thoroughly with clean water in accordance with workplace requirements 2.4 Spool or pull casings are into filling tube or nozzle in preparation for further processing 2.5 Prepare correct quantity of casings in accordance with production specifications 2.6 Prepare casings according to workplace health and safety, and hygiene and sanitation requirements 2.7 Store casings according to manufacturer specifications and hygiene requirements |
The candidate must select, identify and prepare casings.
The candidate must:
identify casing size requirements according to product specifications
identify casing size requirements for specific products in regard to length, weight and diameter
prepare casings to product specifications and workplace procedures
identify, remove and report defective product according to workplace procedures
apply relevant communication and mathematics skills
follow the requirements of the work instruction
work to production speed
The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:
storage requirements of soaked casings carried over from production
storage requirements of both natural and synthetic casings
filling yield of various sizes and types of casings
purpose of each phase of casing preparation
possible faults in skins and their effect on the product
relevant regulatory requirements
Competency must be demonstrated over time and under typical operating conditions for the enterprise.
Assessment must occur in the workplace under normal production conditions.
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.