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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Check scales
   • Check scales regularly according to operational procedures and state/territory regulations to ensure hot weights are accurate
   • Check scales to ensure they read zero after taring
   • Notify appropriate personnel in accordance with work instructions if scales are inaccurate
2. Test weights
   • Combine lean and undamaged mass to determine maximum operational weight for production
   • Record scale readings at a minimum of two increments to ensure scales are checked accurately
   • Certify test weights in accordance with state regulations and workplace requirements
3. Record check measure
   • Accurately record all results of checking measures according to workplace requirements
   • Verify results according to workplace requirements
4. Operate carcase scales
   • Weigh carcases according to workplace requirements
   • Record weights according to workplace requirements
   • Tag and label carcases according to workplace and regulatory requirements

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must weigh a carcase.

The candidate must:

weigh carcases and accurately complete scales records

demonstrate the correct scale check procedure

report equipment faults to supervisor

record and report recorded weights information

use communication skills relevant to work instructions

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Knowledge Evidence

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

concept of tare

regulatory requirements of checking scales and weighing carcases

scale problems that can be encountered and the action required to maintain weighing standards

possible problems for the scales operation and the appropriate corrective action

weights recording process and where applicable the reporting process on the information gathered

workplace health and safety requirements in relation to weighing process

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