Assessor Resource

AMPX303
Break carcase into primal cuts

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to break the carcase into primals and trim in accordance with relevant specifications.

This unit is applicable to smallgoods operators and meat tradespersons in the retail industry who are required to separate primal cuts for further processing or preparation.

This unit must be delivered in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.

All work should be carried out to comply with workplace requirements, regulatory requirements and hygiene standards.

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.

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. Break carcase into primal cuts

1.1 Accurately separate carcase into primal cuts in accordance with workplace, workplace health and safety, Quality Assurance (QA) and hygiene requirements

2. Handle knives effectively

2.1 Handle knives safely, hygienically and effectively

The candidate must be observed breaking carcases into primals and trim cuts in accordance with relevant specifications.

For meat retail the candidate must be able to:

break carcase into primal cuts for a minimum of three species (including beef and sheep)

identify primary cut specifications for beef and at least two species of small stock

For smallgoods manufacturing the candidate must be able to:

break carcase into primal cuts for a minimum of one species

identify primary cut specifications for at least one species

The candidate must:

identify the major anatomical structures of the carcase of each species

prepare equipment for breaking carcase correctly and safely

position or fasten carcase securely for separation

separate carcases into primal cuts for a range of meat cuts (minimum of three species for meat retailing and one species for smallgoods manufacturing), in accordance with workplace, workplace health and safety, hygiene requirements and customer specifications

use acceptable cutting lines to produce primary cuts to workplace requirements

identify contaminated product and take appropriate corrective action

demonstrate safe manual handling techniques

sanitise equipment according to workplace requirements

apply relevant communication skills

apply relevant regulatory requirements

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

hygiene, workplace health and safety, and workplace requirements when breaking carcases

quality requirements for breaking carcases

principles of contamination in regard to primary cuts

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 enterprise or production conditions or in a simulated environment.

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. Break carcase into primal cuts

1.1 Accurately separate carcase into primal cuts in accordance with workplace, workplace health and safety, Quality Assurance (QA) and hygiene requirements

2. Handle knives effectively

2.1 Handle knives safely, hygienically and effectively

The candidate must be observed breaking carcases into primals and trim cuts in accordance with relevant specifications.

For meat retail the candidate must be able to:

break carcase into primal cuts for a minimum of three species (including beef and sheep)

identify primary cut specifications for beef and at least two species of small stock

For smallgoods manufacturing the candidate must be able to:

break carcase into primal cuts for a minimum of one species

identify primary cut specifications for at least one species

The candidate must:

identify the major anatomical structures of the carcase of each species

prepare equipment for breaking carcase correctly and safely

position or fasten carcase securely for separation

separate carcases into primal cuts for a range of meat cuts (minimum of three species for meat retailing and one species for smallgoods manufacturing), in accordance with workplace, workplace health and safety, hygiene requirements and customer specifications

use acceptable cutting lines to produce primary cuts to workplace requirements

identify contaminated product and take appropriate corrective action

demonstrate safe manual handling techniques

sanitise equipment according to workplace requirements

apply relevant communication skills

apply relevant regulatory requirements

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

hygiene, workplace health and safety, and workplace requirements when breaking carcases

quality requirements for breaking carcases

principles of contamination in regard to primary cuts

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 enterprise or production conditions or in a simulated environment.

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
Accurately separate carcase into primal cuts in accordance with workplace, workplace health and safety, Quality Assurance (QA) and hygiene requirements 
Handle knives safely, hygienically and effectively 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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