Required skills include

Ability to

observe and recognise normal and abnormal carcase responses to electrical stimulation

instruct workers in and around electrical stimulation units to recognise and report abnormal carcase responses

monitor the electrical stimulation unit using the correct procedure including readouts

use dummy load across each of the electrical inputs to check operation

request and schedule maintenance

review maintenance and performance audit reports and ensure follow up action has been taken

apply relevant communication skills

work effectively as an individual and as part of a team

take action to improve work performance as a result of selfevaluation feedback from others or in response to changed work practices or technology

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

purpose of electrical stimulation

pHtemperature window and its importance to meat quality

causes of heat toughening and cold shortening and the impacts on meat quality

correct procedures to check electrical stimulation equipment operation

purpose of dummy loads to check operation

relevant work instructions and manufacturers specifications

normal and abnormal reactions of carcases to electrical stimulation

required routine checks for electrical parameters stored programs electrical safety electrodes and equipment integration

use of an oscilloscope to ensure that the waveform parameters are as specified

maintenance and equipment reports

audit process for electrical stimulation unit performance and the various potential findings

how to respond to adverse audit findings of electrical stimulation unit performance

workplace health and safety issues associated in working around electrical stimulation units

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 must be demonstrated over time and under typical operating and production conditions for the enterprise

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur in the workplace under normal enterprise or production conditions as well as in simulated situations

Method of assessment

Recommended methods of assessment include

workplace demonstration

quiz of underpinning knowledge

workplace project

workplace referee 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 wwwmintraccomau or telephone

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

Workplace requirements may include:

Electrical stimulation units may include:

Electrical inputs to carcases may be derived from:

Abnormal reaction may include:

Regulatory requirements may include:

Communication skills may include:

Mathematical skills may include:

Workplace health and safety requirements may include: