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

AMPA2158 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate hogger

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AMPA2158 - Operate hogger
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a hogger to transport raw materials for rendering operations.This unit is applicable to workers in meat rendering plants.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 production conditions.

Competency must be demonstrated at normal chain speed.

As a minimum, the 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: Deliver material to feeder bins
  • Deliver material to feeder bins in accordance with workplace requirements
  • Deliver material to feeder bins in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements and in particular, in accordance with manual handling requirements
  • Monitor delivery of meat waste in accordance with workplace requirements
  • Deal with condemned carcases promptly
  • Follow housekeeping requirements in relation to work area
       
Element: Operate hogger
  • Operate hogger in accordance with manufacturer's and workplace requirements
  • Operate hogger in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements
  • Maintain flow of waste material to rendering plant to keep adequate levels in holding or feeder bins
  • Promptly correct problems associated with waste or hogger operation or report them to supervisor
  • Carry out routine maintenance and cleaning in accordance with workplace requirements
       
Element: Monitor filling and emptying of raw material receival bin
  • Monitor filling and emptying of raw material receival bins to prevent overfilling and to clear any blockages in drainage in accordance with workplace requirements
       
Element: Check size reduction equipment
  • Check size reduction equipment for wear in accordance with workplace requirements.
       
Element: Operate metal detector (wet rendering) or magnet (dry rendering)
  • Check metal detector or magnet sensitivity regularly
  • Operate metal detector or magnet in accordance with workplace requirements
  • Remove metal from magnet or product
       


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. Deliver material to feeder bins

1.1 Deliver material to feeder bins in accordance with workplace requirements

1.2 Deliver material to feeder bins in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements and in particular, in accordance with manual handling requirements

1.3 Monitor delivery of meat waste in accordance with workplace requirements

1.4 Deal with condemned carcases promptly

1.5 Follow housekeeping requirements in relation to work area

2. Operate hogger

2.1 Operate hogger in accordance with manufacturer's and workplace requirements

2.2 Operate hogger in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements

2.3 Maintain flow of waste material to rendering plant to keep adequate levels in holding or feeder bins

2.4 Promptly correct problems associated with waste or hogger operation or report them to supervisor

2.5 Carry out routine maintenance and cleaning in accordance with workplace requirements

3. Monitor filling and emptying of raw material receival bin

3.1 Monitor filling and emptying of raw material receival bins to prevent overfilling and to clear any blockages in drainage in accordance with workplace requirements

4. Check size reduction equipment

4.1 Check size reduction equipment for wear in accordance with workplace requirements.

5. Operate metal detector (wet rendering) or magnet (dry rendering)

5.1 Check metal detector or magnet sensitivity regularly

5.2 Operate metal detector or magnet in accordance with workplace requirements

5.3 Remove metal from magnet or product

The candidate must operate a hogger to transport raw materials for rendering operations.

The candidate must:

to operate the hogger in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and workplace requirements

follow work instructions for the operation of the hogger

monitor flow of waste

follow workplace health and safety requirements

keep area neat and tidy

monitor machinery gauges where fitted

undertake routine maintenance and cleaning as specified in work instructions

apply relevant regulatory requirements

use communication skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

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

how the hogger works

maintenance requirements related to the hogger

workplace health and safety requirements related to the hogger

reporting procedures for problems related to the hogger

flow requirements of the by-products processing plant

waste specifications

relevant regulatory requirements

disposal arrangements for condemned carcases

emergency switches and shut-down procedures

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. Deliver material to feeder bins

1.1 Deliver material to feeder bins in accordance with workplace requirements

1.2 Deliver material to feeder bins in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements and in particular, in accordance with manual handling requirements

1.3 Monitor delivery of meat waste in accordance with workplace requirements

1.4 Deal with condemned carcases promptly

1.5 Follow housekeeping requirements in relation to work area

2. Operate hogger

2.1 Operate hogger in accordance with manufacturer's and workplace requirements

2.2 Operate hogger in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements

2.3 Maintain flow of waste material to rendering plant to keep adequate levels in holding or feeder bins

2.4 Promptly correct problems associated with waste or hogger operation or report them to supervisor

2.5 Carry out routine maintenance and cleaning in accordance with workplace requirements

3. Monitor filling and emptying of raw material receival bin

3.1 Monitor filling and emptying of raw material receival bins to prevent overfilling and to clear any blockages in drainage in accordance with workplace requirements

4. Check size reduction equipment

4.1 Check size reduction equipment for wear in accordance with workplace requirements.

5. Operate metal detector (wet rendering) or magnet (dry rendering)

5.1 Check metal detector or magnet sensitivity regularly

5.2 Operate metal detector or magnet in accordance with workplace requirements

5.3 Remove metal from magnet or product

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
Deliver material to feeder bins in accordance with workplace requirements 
Deliver material to feeder bins in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements and in particular, in accordance with manual handling requirements 
Monitor delivery of meat waste in accordance with workplace requirements 
Deal with condemned carcases promptly 
Follow housekeeping requirements in relation to work area 
Operate hogger in accordance with manufacturer's and workplace requirements 
Operate hogger in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements 
Maintain flow of waste material to rendering plant to keep adequate levels in holding or feeder bins 
Promptly correct problems associated with waste or hogger operation or report them to supervisor 
Carry out routine maintenance and cleaning in accordance with workplace requirements 
Monitor filling and emptying of raw material receival bins to prevent overfilling and to clear any blockages in drainage in accordance with workplace requirements 
Check size reduction equipment for wear in accordance with workplace requirements. 
Check metal detector or magnet sensitivity regularly 
Operate metal detector or magnet in accordance with workplace requirements 
Remove metal from magnet or product 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AMPA2158 - Operate hogger
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

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Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

AMPA2158 - Operate hogger

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

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