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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Position carcase
   • Position carcase correctly in cradle to provide good access by operators in accordance with workplace requirements.
   • Position carcase in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.
2. Complete opening cuts
   • Perform opening cuts in accordance with workplace requirements.
   • Identify and meet workplace health and safety requirements.
   • Split hide correctly from the udder/cod and to the point of the brisket with outward cuts to avoid contamination and puncturing.
   • Flank carcase with both left and right sides split from the flank to the shoulder area.
   • Carefully make opening cuts around both forelegs with incision from pit to hock.
   • Clear hide from both forelegs in accordance with workplace procedures.
   • Open hide to the neck along the length of the brisket.
   • Clear hide from both sides of neck and deep into the neck and shoulders clearing the brisket.
3. Remove hide
   • Remove hide employing measures and techniques to avoid damage to, or contamination of, carcase.
   • Dispose of hide in accordance with workplace requirements.
   • Perform all operations in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must bed dress cattle, deer or buffalo.

The candidate must:

position carcase correctly in the cradle

remove hide without damage to hide or carcase

bed dress carcase according to work instructions

work with bed dressing partner to remove hide smoothly and safely (where applicable)

apply relevant workplace health and safety and regulatory requirements

operate, clean and maintain equipment according to workplace requirements

apply communication skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

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Knowledge Evidence

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

general economic impact of nicked, soiled or damaged hide and scored meat

importance of correctly placing carcase in cradle

relevant work instructions

relevant workplace health and safety and regulatory requirements

general anatomy of carcase relevant to the task

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