Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to either manually or mechanically clear the pelt on the flanks prior to pelt pulling.
This unit is applicable to abattoirs, knackeries and wild game processing establishments.
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Free pelt from the flanks of the carcase | 1.1 Punch and open pelt in accordance with workplace requirements. 1.2 Follow hygiene and sanitation procedures in accordance with workplace requirements. 1.3 Open pelt according to workplace health and safety requirements. |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must either manually or mechanically clear the pelt on the flanks prior to pelt pulling.
The candidate must:
free pelt to required extent
punch pelt in accordance with work instructions
follow workplace health and safety, and hygiene and sanitation requirements related to freeing the pelt
apply relevant regulatory requirements
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:
hygiene and sanitation requirements related to pelt punching
the purpose of punching
work instruction for punching pelts
relevant regulatory requirements
the consequences of not clearing the pelt to the required extent
work instructions related to operation of pelt punchers (where used)
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.