Assessor Resource

MTMP3072C
Perform post-mortem inspection and make disposition

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit is applicable to meat inspectors performing post-mortem inspection on food animals in registered meat establishments.

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to identify and dispose of diseases detected in a post-mortem inspection carried out on major food species in accordance with regulatory requirements for animals slaughtered for human consumption. This unit will be assessed for the species for which competency is demonstrated in the workplace and the outcome and species will be recorded appropriately on the assessment sheet.

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Prerequisites

MTMPSR203A

Sharpen knives

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence. A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry. This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time.

These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid, current, authentic and sufficient evidence.

Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence - not three pieces of the same kind. In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice. This increases the legitimacy of the evidence.

All assessment must be conducted against Australian meat industry standards and regulations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Competency in post-mortem skills must be demonstrated in a registered, operating meat processing plant.

Candidates must be able to:

perform post-mortem inspection on at least one species.

The identification of diseases and conditions in other species can be undertaken in a simulated situation utilising samples and photographs.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of practical post mortem skills on a slaughter floor will require approval of the operator and regulators. The assessment of diagnostic skills can be undertaken under simulated conditions.

Method of assessment

Recommended methods of assessment include:

assignments

debriefs

quiz of underpinning knowledge

simulation

verified work log or diary

workplace demonstration

workplace project

workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time.

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander, gender, or language backgrounds other than English. Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role.

Guidance information for assessment

A current list of resources for this Unit of Competency is available from MINTRAC www.mintrac.com.au or telephone 1800 817 462.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Ability to:

perform post-mortem in accordance with Australian Standards

perform post-mortem inspections to meet QA, OH&S and regulatory requirements

identify common diseases and conditions in beef, sheep and pigs

describe appropriate dispositions for common diseases and conditions in beef, sheep and pigs

identify exotic or notifiable diseases on post-mortem examination

carry out procedures for identifying, collecting and submitting specimens

identify and label diagrams of the structure of animal cells

follow procedures for making disposition of carcase

follow procedures for retained carcase

carry out procedures for disposal of carcase

complete reports for exotic or notifiable disease detected according to regulatory requirements

apply relevant communication skills

work effectively as an individual and as part of a team

maintain currency of knowledge through independent research or professional development

take action to improve own work performance as a result of self-evaluation, feedback from others or in response to changed work practices or technology

use problem-solving skills relevant to scope of authority

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

role of equipment for meeting hygiene and sanitation, OH&S and workplace requirements

role, maintenance and storage of protective equipment to meet OH&S requirements

correct technique for incision of parts and organs

basic structure and locations of animal tissues

procedures for disposal of carcase

procedures for identifying, collecting and submitting specimens

procedures for making disposition of carcase

procedures for retained carcase

steps in post-mortem inspection

properties of living cells

equipment used for post-mortem inspection

protective equipment and clothing used in post-mortem inspection

major exotic or notifiable diseases and their signs

OH&S and other relevant regulatory requirements associated with the disposal of carcases

regulatory requirements associated with exotic or notifiable diseases

functions of animal cells

two types of cellular reproduction and difference between them

carcase parts and organs incised during post-mortem inspection

common parasitic conditions in post-mortem inspection

regulatory requirements, hygiene and sanitation standards, and OH&S requirements related to post-mortem inspection

symptoms of major exotic or notifiable diseases (including Ovine Johne's Disease (OJD))

function of the lymphatic, circulatory and respiratory systems

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Regulatoryrequirements may include:

Export Control Act

relevant Australian Standards

relevant regulations

requirements set out in AS 4696:2007 Australian Standard for Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption

state and territory regulations regarding meat processing.

Hygiene and sanitation requirements may include:

relevant government regulations

workplace requirements.

OH&S requirements may include:

enterprise OH&S policies, procedures and programs

OH&S legal requirements

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include:

coat and apron

ear plugs or muffs

eye and facial protection

head-wear

lifting assistance

mesh apron

protective boot covers

protective hand and arm covering

protective head and hair covering

uniforms

waterproof clothing

work, safety or waterproof footwear

requirements set out in standards, codes of practice etc.

Dispositions may be made:

in prescribed formats, according to regulatory requirements.

Common diseases may include:

a range of common as well as exotic or notifiable diseases.

Workplace requirements may include:

enterprise-specific requirements

OH&S requirements

QA requirements

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

the ability to perform the task to production requirements

work instructions.

Specimen collecting tools and equipment may include:

cutting board

forceps

plastic bags

polysterene boxes

preservatives

scalpel or surgical knife

specimen advice sheet

specimen jars

vacuum tubes.

Reports may:

be in diagrammatic, sketch, tabular, graphic formats

be presented in writing, in standard formats

be presented orally

include information and mathematical data gathered, interpreted and summarised from a range of complex and unfamiliar sources.

Communication skills may include:

applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements

being appropriately assertive

interpreting needs of internal or external customers

listening and understanding

reading and interpreting workplace-related documentation

sharing information

speaking clearly and directly

using negotiation or persuasion skills

working with diverse individuals and groups

writing to audience needs.

Problem-solving skills may involve:

applying a range of strategies to problem-solving

developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems

listening to and resolving concerns in relation to workplace issues

resolving customer concerns relative to workplace responsibilities

showing independence and initiative in identifying problems

solving problems individually or in teams

using numeracy.

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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
Organs of animals are identified. 
Lymphatic, circulatory, digestive, urinary, nervous and respiratory systems are identified and explained. 
Basic skeletal structure is identified. 
Reasons for post-mortem inspection are identified. 
Regulatory requirements associated with post-mortem inspection are identified 
Procedures for post-mortem inspection are followed. 
Abnormalities are identified and detected. 
Post-mortem inspection is performed on at least one species in accordance with regulatory requirements, hygiene and sanitation requirements and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements, in a work environment and under normal production conditions. 
Quality Assurance (QA) issues of post-mortem inspection are identified. 
Common diseases and conditions responsible for abnormalities are identified, detected and documented for at least one species. 
Symptoms of exotic or notifiable diseases are identified and explained. 
Carcase is treated in accordance with: 
 
 
Anatomical knowledge of carcase is demonstrated in the disposition process. 
Requirements for effective stunning are identified. 
Animals are stunned according to workplace and regulatory requirements. 
Corrective action is taken in the event of ineffective stunning. 
Procedures for retained carcase are identified and described in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements. 
Equipment for post-mortem inspection is identified and described. 
Equipment is used in accordance with QA and workplace requirements. 
PPE is used, maintained and stored to OH&S requirements. 
Lesions and tissues necessary for determining dispositions are identified. 
Specimens are collected and submitted according to workplace procedures. 
Results are interpreted. 
Carcases awaiting results are retained according to workplace procedures. 

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