Required skills

Ability to

instigate corrective actions when appropriate

monitor product for defects according to the MHA program

calculate defect ratings

record the monitoring results accurately

apply relevant communication skills

work effectively as an individual and as part of a team

apply relevant regulatory and workplace requirements

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

Required knowledge

Knowledge of

how carcase monitoring is to be undertaken

how defect ratings are detected

hygiene and sanitation requirements when monitoring product

OHampS requirements when monitoring product

types of defects to be identified on carcase product

when and how corrective actions are to be taken in response to monitoring outcomes

how the approved sample plan is implemented for product monitoring

classification of defects

purpose of an MHA program

relevant regulatory and workplace requirements

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 while complying with

Australian Quarantine Inspection Service AQIS andor state meat authority regulations

company procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must take place in a meat processing plant under real working conditions

Method of assessment

Recommended methods of assessment include

assignments

quiz of underpinning knowledge

simulated demonstration

workplace demonstration of skills

workplace referee or thirdparty 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

Workplace requirements may include:

Hygiene and sanitation requirements may include:

OH&S requirements may include:

Enterprise recording systems may be:

Communication skills may include:

Regulatory requirements may include: