Elements and Performance Criteria
- Monitor electrical stimulation unit
- Monitor the electrical stimulation unit using the correct procedure to check electrical stimulation equipment operation
- Use dummy load across each of the electrical inputs to check operation in accordance with work instructions and manufacturers’ specifications
- Observe for and describe the normal reaction of carcases to electrical stimulation
- Observe for and respond to any abnormal reaction of carcases to electrical stimulation
- Follow up on requests for maintenance and check operation is normal
- Follow workplace health and safety requirements for working around electrical stimulation units
- Ensure routine checks of equipment by technicians are performed
- Arrange or oversee routine checks to ensure a full check of the equipment is made including: electrical parameters, stored programs, electrical safety, electrodes and equipment integration
- Review maintenance and equipment reports detailing the findings and recommendations and implement corrective actions
- Respond to audits of carcase specification compliance
- Describe the pH/temperature window and its importance to meat quality
- Describe the audit process for electrical stimulation unit performance and the various potential findings
- Respond to adverse audit findings including recommendations to alter stimulation inputs, alter stimulation time and adjust chilling regime