MTMP2037C
Operate circular saw

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain a circular saw to perform a task such as cutting horns.

Application

This is applicable to workers in a registered meat processing plant such as an abattoir, boning room, knackery or game meat plant.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Operate circular saw

1.1. Circular saw is operated in accordance with workplace requirements.

1.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements are identified and met.

1.3. Operating equipment is sterilised and cleaned in accordance with workplace requirements.

1.4. Possible sources of contamination and cross-contamination are identified.

2. Maintain a circular saw

2.1. Circular saw is maintained according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace requirements.

3. Remove horns or other off-cuts

3.1. Horns or off-cuts are removed using appropriate equipment in accordance with workplace requirements.

3.2. Off-cuts are disposed of according to workplace requirements.

3.3. Work area is kept neat and clear of waste in accordance with workplace requirements.

Required Skills

Required skills

Ability to:

operate the circular saw to workplace requirements at a work station

demonstrate safe use of a circular saw in accordance with OH&S requirements

demonstrate maintenance and sterilisation of circular saw

demonstrate procedures for disposal of off-cuts

work effectively as an individual and as part of a team

apply relevant regulatory requirements

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

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

operation of a circular saw

maintenance and sterilisation processes for circular saw

procedures for disposal of off-cuts

possible sources of contamination to the product

maintenance requirements for circular saw

OH&S issues associated with operating a circular saw

work instruction for the task to be performed

relevant regulatory requirements

Evidence Required

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 at normal production speed.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must be carried out in an operating meat processing plant.

Method of assessment

Recommended methods of assessment include:

quiz of underpinning knowledge

workplace demonstration

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 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.


Range Statement

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.

Workplace requirements may include:

enterprise-specific requirements

OH&S requirements

Quality Assurance (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 etc.

Regulatory requirements may include:

Export Control Act

hygiene and sanitation requirements

relevant regulations

requirements set out in AS 4696:2007 Australian Standard for Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption

state and territory regulations regarding meat processing.


Sectors

Unit sector


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not Applicable