Required skills

Ability to

define a process and the relevant variables

plan and manage the collection of data for a validation exercise

arrange and document the validation of a chilling process using the RI

input data into the RI index

identify and resolve data inconsistencies

process data into the correct format for the RI calculator

review RI calculated and make decisions on process validation or product disposition

apply relevant communication and mathematical skills

maintain currency of knowledge and techniques through informal learning and personal research utilising such things as the web industry journals Australian Quarantine Inspection Service AQIS notices and conference workshops

work effectively as an individual and as a team member when gathering data

identify and apply relevant Occupational Health and Safety OHampS 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

growth phases of microbes

purpose of predictive microbiological models

how and why RI is used

the parameters of the RI model

product disposition using the RI

ECO criteria for RI

requirements for data collection

different RI calculator options

documentation requirements for process validation using RI

factors affecting the growth of microbes

meaning of log values

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 utilising the RI calculator

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may involve processing real or simulated data

Method of assessment

Recommended methods of assessment include

assignment

quiz of underpinning knowledge

simulation

workplace demonstration

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

Factors affecting microbial growth include:

Temperature data includes:

Product may include:

Communicationskills may include:

Mathematical skills may include:

OH&Srequirements may include:

Regulatory requirements may include:

Workplace requirements may include: