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

AMPA3043 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare head for inspection

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AMPA3043 - Prepare head for inspection
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a head for inspection by exposing the required glands and lymph nodes.This unit is applicable to those preparing heads for inspection by specifically exposing nominated glands.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.

Assessment must occur in a registered meat processing plant or facility.

Competency must be demonstrated in an operating meat processing plant or facility at normal production 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: Prepare heads for inspection
  • Identify glands and lymph nodes to be exposed
  • Cut away tissue to expose glands and lymph nodes in accordance with work instructions and regulatory requirements
  • Identify and minimise sources of potential contamination and cross-contamination
  • Identify and follow workplace health and safety requirements for the preparation of heads for inspection
       


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. Prepare heads for inspection

1.1 Identify glands and lymph nodes to be exposed

1.2 Cut away tissue to expose glands and lymph nodes in accordance with work instructions and regulatory requirements

1.3 Identify and minimise sources of potential contamination and cross-contamination

1.4 Identify and follow workplace health and safety requirements for the preparation of heads for inspection

The candidate must prepare a head for inspection by exposing the required glands and lymph nodes.

The candidate must:

prepare head for inspection in accordance with work instructions and regulatory requirements

identify contamination and take appropriate action

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

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

basic anatomy associated with the location of glands and lymph nodes

procedures for minimising contamination of product according to workplace requirements

purpose of head inspection procedures

Submission Requirements

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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. Prepare heads for inspection

1.1 Identify glands and lymph nodes to be exposed

1.2 Cut away tissue to expose glands and lymph nodes in accordance with work instructions and regulatory requirements

1.3 Identify and minimise sources of potential contamination and cross-contamination

1.4 Identify and follow workplace health and safety requirements for the preparation of heads for inspection

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
Identify glands and lymph nodes to be exposed 
Cut away tissue to expose glands and lymph nodes in accordance with work instructions and regulatory requirements 
Identify and minimise sources of potential contamination and cross-contamination 
Identify and follow workplace health and safety requirements for the preparation of heads for inspection 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AMPA3043 - Prepare head for inspection
Assessment task 1: [title]

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

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Assessment Record Sheet

AMPA3043 - Prepare head for inspection

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