This unit is applicable to workers in, and managers of wild game depots.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Store wildgame carcase product

1.1. Rails are used according to workplace requirements to transfer wild game carcase product into the chiller according to workplace and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements.

1.2. Carcase meat product is identified and stored in appropriate area according to workplace requirements.

1.3. Carcase meat product is chilled and stored at correct temperature according to workplace and regulatory requirements.

1.4. Carcases are spaced to achieve chilling and storage temperature requirements.

2. Perform basic refrigeration maintenance

2.1. Basic troubleshooting is performed on refrigeration units.

2.2. Chiller operation and condition is assessed.

2.3. Gas levels and defrost cycles are monitored.

2.4. Manual defrost is performed.

3. Monitor carcase temperature

3.1. Deep muscle time/temperature is monitored and recorded according to workplace requirements.

3.2. Data logger monitoring is undertaken according to regulatory and company requirements.

3.3. Thermometers are calibrated according to workplace requirements.

Required skills

Ability to:

work efficiently in teams and individually

measure and record temperature if part of workplace requirements

move carcase according to workplace, OH&S, hygiene and sanitation, Quality Assurance (QA) and regulatory requirements

store carcase product according to workplace, OH&S, hygiene and sanitation, QA and regulatory requirements

explain workplace requirements related to storing carcase product

take action to improve own work performance as a result of self-evaluation, feedback from others, or in response to changed work practices or technology

use relevant communication skills

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

handling procedures for carcase product

hygiene and sanitation requirements related to storing carcase product

methods of product transfer

OH&S requirements to reduce potential risks

potential OH&S risks related to storing carcase product, transferring carcases on a rail, and working in a cold environment

regulatory requirements related to storing carcase product

importance of storing product at the required ambient temperature

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 meat industry standards and regulations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Competency must be demonstrated under normal operating conditions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must be conducted in an accredited game depot environment.

Method of assessment

Recommended methods of assessment are:

quiz of underpinning knowledge

workplace demonstration of competency for the assessor

workplace referee or third party report of performance over time.

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, 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.

Workplace requirements may include:

enterprise-specific requirements

OH&S requirements

QA requirements

Standard Operating Procedures {SOPs)

the ability to perform the task to production requirements

work instructions.

OH&S requirements may include:

enterprise OH&S policies, procedures and programs

OH&S legal requirements

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include:

coats and aprons

ear plugs or muffs

eye and facial protection

head-wear

lifting assistance

mesh aprons

protective boot covers

protective hand and arm covering

protective head and hair covering

uniforms

waterproof clothing

work, safety or waterproof footwear

requirements set out in standards and codes of practice.

Store area may include:

blast freezer

chiller

conditioning tunnels

freezers.

Regulatory requirements may include:

Export Control Act

federal and state regulations regarding meat processing

hygiene and sanitation requirements

relevant Australian Standards

relevant regulations

AS 4464:2007 Australian Standard for Hygienic Production of Wild Game Meat for Human Consumption.

Communication skills may include:

listening and understanding

sharing information

speaking clearly and directly

working with diverse individuals and groups.

Unit sector

This unit contains employability skills.