This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a metal detection unit.

This unit is suitable for operators working in packaging in boning rooms, smallgoods manufacturing, value-adding and food services establishments.

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 industry 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. Set up metal detection unit	1.1 Set up and test metal detection unit according to workplace, health and safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements, and manufacturer specifications
2. Operate metal detection unit	2.1 Operate metal detection unit according to workplace, health and safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements, and manufacturer specifications 2.2 Take appropriate action when metal is detected according to workplace requirements
3. Clean metal detection unit	3.1 Clean metal detection unit according to workplace, health and safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements, and manufacturer specifications
4. Maintain metal detection unit	4.1 Maintain metal detection unit according to workplace, health and safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements, and manufacturer specifications

The candidate must operate a metal detection unit to production requirements.

The candidate must:

follow the requirements of the work instruction

work at production speed

set up a metal detection unit

operate a metal detection unit

clean a metal detection unit

maintain metal detection unit

comply with workplace health and safety, hygiene and sanitation, and manufacturer’s requirements

apply relevant regulatory requirements

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

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

operation of the metal detection unit

reasons for having metal detection units and their location at the work site

workplace procedures when metal is detected in a product

relevant regulatory requirements

Competency in this unit must be demonstrated over time and under typical operating and production conditions for the enterprise.

Candidates must have access to metal detection equipment which meets workplace health and safety requirements.

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. Set up metal detection unit	1.1 Set up and test metal detection unit according to workplace, health and safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements, and manufacturer specifications
2. Operate metal detection unit	2.1 Operate metal detection unit according to workplace, health and safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements, and manufacturer specifications 2.2 Take appropriate action when metal is detected according to workplace requirements
3. Clean metal detection unit	3.1 Clean metal detection unit according to workplace, health and safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements, and manufacturer specifications
4. Maintain metal detection unit	4.1 Maintain metal detection unit according to workplace, health and safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements, and manufacturer specifications

The candidate must operate a metal detection unit to production requirements.

The candidate must:

follow the requirements of the work instruction

work at production speed

set up a metal detection unit

operate a metal detection unit

clean a metal detection unit

maintain metal detection unit

comply with workplace health and safety, hygiene and sanitation, and manufacturer’s requirements

apply relevant regulatory requirements

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

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

operation of the metal detection unit

reasons for having metal detection units and their location at the work site

workplace procedures when metal is detected in a product

relevant regulatory requirements

Competency in this unit must be demonstrated over time and under typical operating and production conditions for the enterprise.

Candidates must have access to metal detection equipment which meets workplace health and safety requirements.

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
Set up and test metal detection unit according to workplace, health and safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements, and manufacturer specifications
Operate metal detection unit according to workplace, health and safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements, and manufacturer specifications
Take appropriate action when metal is detected according to workplace requirements
Clean metal detection unit according to workplace, health and safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements, and manufacturer specifications
Maintain metal detection unit according to workplace, health and safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements, and manufacturer specifications

Assessment Cover Sheet

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