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

AMPA3030 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate pelt puller

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AMPA3030 - Operate pelt puller
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a pelt puller.This unit is applicable to plants processing sheep and goats.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.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.

Competency must be demonstrated at normal chain speed.

Assessment must be conducted in an operating processing plant.

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: Clean and prepare equipment
  • Clean and prepare equipment according to workplace requirements
  • Perform routine maintenance and checks according to work instructions
       
Element: Position carcase
  • Position carcase and attach to pelt puller according to work instructions and workplace health and safety requirements
       
Element: Operate pelt puller
  • Start and operate pelt puller according to work instructions
  • Identify and comply with workplace health and safety requirements
  • Monitor operation of puller and report damage to the carcase or pelts to the supervisor
  • Dispose of pelts in accordance with work instructions
  • Keep work area neat and tidy and clear of pelts
       


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. Clean and prepare equipment

1.1 Clean and prepare equipment according to workplace requirements

1.2 Perform routine maintenance and checks according to work instructions

2. Position carcase

2.1 Position carcase and attach to pelt puller according to work instructions and workplace health and safety requirements

3. Operate pelt puller

3.1 Start and operate pelt puller according to work instructions

3.2 Identify and comply with workplace health and safety requirements

3.3 Monitor operation of puller and report damage to the carcase or pelts to the supervisor

3.4 Dispose of pelts in accordance with work instructions

3.5 Keep work area neat and tidy and clear of pelts

The candidate must operate a pelt puller.

The candidate must:

operate a pelt puller to workplace standards

apply relevant workplace health and safety and regulatory requirements

report defective operation of puller clearly, accurately and promptly

report malfunctions of puller or pelt removal not achieving workplace requirements

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

take corrective action as specified in work instructions

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

general operation of the puller

work instructions for the operation and routine maintenance of the pelt puller

relevant workplace health and safety and regulatory requirements

emergency procedures relating to pelt puller and positioning of carcase

potential for contamination and cross-contamination and the required corrective actions

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:

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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. Clean and prepare equipment

1.1 Clean and prepare equipment according to workplace requirements

1.2 Perform routine maintenance and checks according to work instructions

2. Position carcase

2.1 Position carcase and attach to pelt puller according to work instructions and workplace health and safety requirements

3. Operate pelt puller

3.1 Start and operate pelt puller according to work instructions

3.2 Identify and comply with workplace health and safety requirements

3.3 Monitor operation of puller and report damage to the carcase or pelts to the supervisor

3.4 Dispose of pelts in accordance with work instructions

3.5 Keep work area neat and tidy and clear of pelts

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
Clean and prepare equipment according to workplace requirements 
Perform routine maintenance and checks according to work instructions 
Position carcase and attach to pelt puller according to work instructions and workplace health and safety requirements 
Start and operate pelt puller according to work instructions 
Identify and comply with workplace health and safety requirements 
Monitor operation of puller and report damage to the carcase or pelts to the supervisor 
Dispose of pelts in accordance with work instructions 
Keep work area neat and tidy and clear of pelts 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AMPA3030 - Operate pelt puller
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

AMPA3030 - Operate pelt puller

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:

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