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 for pre-operational hygiene assessment | 1.1 Explain purpose of pre-operational hygiene assessment 1.2 Identify area to be checked 1.3 Check cleaning and maintenance records relating to identified area 1.4 Identify testing requirements according to workplace requirements 1.5 Assemble, check and calibrate equipment, as required |
2. Conduct pre-operational hygiene assessment | 2.1 Conduct visual assessment, including equipment and fittings 2.2 Conduct pre-operational testing according to workplace, hygiene and sanitation, regulatory, and workplace health and safety requirements 2.3 Record results according to workplace requirements |
3. Evaluate results and take corrective action | 3.1 Analyse results and identify areas of non-conformance 3.2 Take corrective action where required 3.3 Re-test or assess, as necessary, to ensure compliance with workplace requirements |
The candidate must undertake a pre-operations hygiene assessment prior to the commencement of production.
The candidate must:
prepare for and conduct pre-operations hygiene assessment according to workplace, hygiene and sanitation, workplace health and safety and regulatory requirements
use testing equipment correctly
accurately interpret and record results
consistently identify areas of non-conformance and take corrective action
comply with workplace health and safety requirements
apply relevant communication skills when reporting to supervisors and interacting with team members
The candidate must demonstrate a factual, technical, procedural and theoretical knowledge of:
process for conducting pre-operational hygiene assessment
likely causes of contamination
corrective action to be taken when contamination is identified
workplace record-keeping requirements
regulatory requirements as they relate to pre-operational inspection processes
relevant workplace health and safety requirements
Assessment must be conducted in an operating and registered meat processing plant or premises.
Competency must be demonstrated at the normal rate of production for that plant.
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.