This unit applies to the receival and inspection of fresh field shot wild game carcases at field depots or straight to a processing works. The receiver will have responsibility for the inspection of carcases and make a disposition on the carcases, including the rejection of carcases not suitable for processing. They will check that the tagging and time requirements are also met. |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Receive wildgame meat carcases at a depot | 1.1. Receival of carcases is managed according to depot management plan. 1.2. Tags are inspected to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements. 1.3. Paperwork associated with carcases from each harvester's load received is checked and stored. |
2. Inspect game meat carcases | 2.1. Carcases are inspected for contamination and accepted or rejected according to company and regulatory requirements. 2.2. Reasons for rejection of carcases are explained to game harvester. 2.3. Relevant records of receipt of carcases are prepared. |
3. Weigh carcases, where applicable | 3.1. Scales are prepared in accordance with company and regulatory requirements. 3.2. Carcases are weighed. 3.3. Records are completed and stored in accordance with company and regulatory requirements. |
Required skills |
Ability to: inspect carcases and make accurate dispositions identify faecal material abnormal carcases enlarged or discoloured kidneys slimy or smelly meat surface emaciated carcases abnormal animals fly strike mould unacceptable contamination by other foreign matter inadequate dressing (bladder left in, evidence of animal welfare issues (e.g. non head-shot/brain shot) receive and record harvester's paperwork, where applicable check tags for compliance prepare records of carcase receival communicate with game harvesters and processing companies weigh carcases (where appropriate) read and interpret workplace related documentation apply numeracy skills to workplace requirements share information show independence in identifying problems collect, analyse and organise information take initiative and make decisions within workplace role use technology and workplace-related equipment |
Required knowledge |
causes of contamination at receival hygiene and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) risks associated with carcase receival relevant sections of AS 4464:2007 Australian Standard for Hygienic Production of Wild Game Meat for Human Consumption identification and traceability requirements eligible carcases tag requirements Shire requirements areas prohibited to game harvesters lighting lux requirements to ensure adequate inspection at night OH&S hazards specific to receival |
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence. A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry. This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time. These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid, current, authentic and sufficient evidence. Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence - not three pieces of the same kind. In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice. This increases the legitimacy of the evidence. All assessment must be conducted against Australian game meat industry standards and regulations. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Candidates must be able to: demonstrate competent receipt and inspection of carcases without guidance or supervision recognise diseases and abnormal conditions and make dispositions. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | This competency has to be demonstrated under actual work conditions either at a game depot or at a processing works receiving carcases straight from the field. |
Method of assessment | Assessment methods may include; workplace referee report video record of receival and inspection on-the-job demonstration with assessor observation knowledge test recognition of diseases and conditions from photographic records or preserved samples. Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander, gender, or language backgrounds other than English. Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role. |
Guidance information for assessment | A current list of resources for this Unit of Competency is available from MINTRAC www.mintrac.com.au or telephone 1800 817 462. |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Wild game refers to: | any vertebrate animal: including a mammal, bird or reptile, but excluding fish; and of a species that can be legally harvested; and not husbanded in the manner of a farmed animal; and is killed in the field. and may include: kangaroos wallabies wild boar wild goat possum rabbit hare wild game birds. |
Harvester tags may include: | 'Wildlife Authority' tags on macropods company-approved tags. |
Regulatory requirements may include: | state and federal regulations administered by: Food Authorities Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) Parks and Wildlife Authorities and State Government Departments other authorities as applicable relevant regulations including carcase age relevant sections of the Australian Standard AS 4464:2007 Australian Standard for Hygienic Production of Wild Game Meat for Human Consumption. |
Reasons for rejectionof carcases may include: | undersize restricted species sourced from restricted area contamination disease or abnormality outside time and temperature limits. |
Preparation of scales may include: | calibration cleaning and sanitising. |
Unit sector |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not Applicable