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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Take samples for testing
   • Select cartons for testing according to sampling plan
   • Handle cartons according to workplace hygiene and health and safety requirements
   • Identify products to be sampled
   • Take samples according to workplace requirements
2. Test samples
   • Perform pre-operational checks on scales according to workplace requirements
   • Blend meat samples according to workplace requirements
   • Tare scales or weigh beaker according to work instruction
   • Cook and weigh samples according to workplace requirements
   • Dispose of samples according to workplace requirements
3. Calculate CL
   • Calculate CL percentage using prescribed formula
   • Withhold or release cartons depending on CL results and workplace requirements
   • Record and report CL results according to workplace requirements
   • Identify corrective action and retesting requirements for out-of-specification product

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must perform chemical lean (CL) testing on carton meat.

The candidate must:

select, take, prepare and test samples according to workplace requirements

accurately use the formula for calculating CL

apply relevant regulatory requirements

prepare and use testing scales and taring scales (if required) according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace requirements

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

concept of CL and why it is important in specifications

corrective actions required if CL results are not within specification

work instruction for sampling and testing

relevant regulatory requirements

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