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

AMPQUA407 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct and validate pH/temperature declines to MSA standards

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AMPQUA407 - Conduct and validate pH/temperature declines to MSA standards
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Operate and calibrate pH equipment
  • Conduct calibrations on temperature measurement equipment
  • Conduct calibrations on pH monitoring equipment
  • Demonstrate correct technique for pH/temperature measurement
       
Element: Monitor the pH/temperature window of carcases
  • Conduct pH/temperature checks for validation purposes, in line with AUS-MEAT standards
  • Collect weekly and monthly data to ensure compliance with the pH/temperature window
  • Ensure readings are valid and sufficient
  • Record and report results
       
Element: Analyse monitoring data
  • Generate reports for analysis of pH/temperature monitoring
  • Analyse results of pH/temperature monitoring
  • Recognise effects of heat shortening and cold shortening
  • Identify pH/temperature window
       
Element: Suggest corrective action plans for non-conformance
  • Identify and evaluate factors impacting on pH/temperature window conformance
  • Identify reasons for non-conformance
  • Suggest corrective actions for window non-conformance
  • Conduct trials to achieve window conformance
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Conduct calibrations on temperature measurement equipment 
Conduct calibrations on pH monitoring equipment 
Demonstrate correct technique for pH/temperature measurement 
Conduct pH/temperature checks for validation purposes, in line with AUS-MEAT standards 
Collect weekly and monthly data to ensure compliance with the pH/temperature window 
Ensure readings are valid and sufficient 
Record and report results 
Generate reports for analysis of pH/temperature monitoring 
Analyse results of pH/temperature monitoring 
Recognise effects of heat shortening and cold shortening 
Identify pH/temperature window 
Identify and evaluate factors impacting on pH/temperature window conformance 
Identify reasons for non-conformance 
Suggest corrective actions for window non-conformance 
Conduct trials to achieve window conformance 

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