Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AMPA2061 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Weigh carcase

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AMPA2061 - Weigh carcase
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to weigh a carcase.This unit is applicable to workers weighing carcases in abattoirs, boning rooms, game processing establishments and knackeries.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements. This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must occur in the workplace under normal working conditions.

Competency must be demonstrated under normal production conditions.

As a minimum, thee following three forms of assessment must be used:

quiz of underpinning knowledge

workplace demonstration

workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time

Assessors must satisfy the current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Check scales
  • Check scales regularly according to operational procedures and state/territory regulations to ensure hot weights are accurate
  • Check scales to ensure they read zero after taring
  • Notify appropriate personnel in accordance with work instructions if scales are inaccurate
       
Element: Test weights
  • Combine lean and undamaged mass to determine maximum operational weight for production
  • Record scale readings at a minimum of two increments to ensure scales are checked accurately
  • Certify test weights in accordance with state regulations and workplace requirements
       
Element: Record check measure
  • Accurately record all results of checking measures according to workplace requirements
  • Verify results according to workplace requirements
       
Element: Operate carcase scales
  • Weigh carcases according to workplace requirements
  • Record weights according to workplace requirements
  • Tag and label carcases according to workplace and regulatory requirements
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Check scales

1.1 Check scales regularly according to operational procedures and state/territory regulations to ensure hot weights are accurate

1.2 Check scales to ensure they read zero after taring

1.3 Notify appropriate personnel in accordance with work instructions if scales are inaccurate

2. Test weights

2.1 Combine lean and undamaged mass to determine maximum operational weight for production

2.2 Record scale readings at a minimum of two increments to ensure scales are checked accurately

2.3 Certify test weights in accordance with state regulations and workplace requirements

3. Record check measure

3.1 Accurately record all results of checking measures according to workplace requirements

3.2 Verify results according to workplace requirements

4. Operate carcase scales

4.1 Weigh carcases according to workplace requirements

4.2 Record weights according to workplace requirements

4.3 Tag and label carcases according to workplace and regulatory requirements

The candidate must weigh a carcase.

The candidate must:

weigh carcases and accurately complete scales records

demonstrate the correct scale check procedure

report equipment faults to supervisor

record and report recorded weights information

use communication skills relevant to work instructions

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

concept of tare

regulatory requirements of checking scales and weighing carcases

scale problems that can be encountered and the action required to maintain weighing standards

possible problems for the scales operation and the appropriate corrective action

weights recording process and where applicable the reporting process on the information gathered

workplace health and safety requirements in relation to weighing process

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Check scales

1.1 Check scales regularly according to operational procedures and state/territory regulations to ensure hot weights are accurate

1.2 Check scales to ensure they read zero after taring

1.3 Notify appropriate personnel in accordance with work instructions if scales are inaccurate

2. Test weights

2.1 Combine lean and undamaged mass to determine maximum operational weight for production

2.2 Record scale readings at a minimum of two increments to ensure scales are checked accurately

2.3 Certify test weights in accordance with state regulations and workplace requirements

3. Record check measure

3.1 Accurately record all results of checking measures according to workplace requirements

3.2 Verify results according to workplace requirements

4. Operate carcase scales

4.1 Weigh carcases according to workplace requirements

4.2 Record weights according to workplace requirements

4.3 Tag and label carcases according to workplace and regulatory requirements

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Check scales regularly according to operational procedures and state/territory regulations to ensure hot weights are accurate 
Check scales to ensure they read zero after taring 
Notify appropriate personnel in accordance with work instructions if scales are inaccurate 
Combine lean and undamaged mass to determine maximum operational weight for production 
Record scale readings at a minimum of two increments to ensure scales are checked accurately 
Certify test weights in accordance with state regulations and workplace requirements 
Accurately record all results of checking measures according to workplace requirements 
Verify results according to workplace requirements 
Weigh carcases according to workplace requirements 
Record weights according to workplace requirements 
Tag and label carcases according to workplace and regulatory requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AMPA2061 - Weigh carcase
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Assessment Record Sheet

AMPA2061 - Weigh carcase

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