This unit is applicable to workers operating a fleshing machine in a fellmongering plant.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Feed skins for flesher

1.1. Skins are opened and inspected for defects according to workplace requirements.

1.2. Defective skins are treated in accordance with workplace requirements.

1.3. Skins are fed to fleshing machine operator in accordance with workplace and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements.

2. Flesh skins

2.1. Fleshing machine is operated in accordance with workplace and OH&S requirements, and manufacturer's specifications.

2.2. Skins are fleshed in accordance with workplace and OH&S requirements, and customer specifications.

2.3. Skins are monitored for correct fleshing in accordance with workplace requirements.

2.4. Routine maintenance of fleshing machine is performed in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications.

2.5. Skins are processed and batched in their mobs for identification.

3. De-burr skins (where applicable)

3.1. Burrs and vegetable matter are removed in accordance with workplace and OH&S requirements.

3.2. De-burring machinery is operated and maintained in accordance with workplace and OH&S requirements.

Required skills

Ability to:

work efficiently in teams and individually

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:

OH&S hazards associated with skin fleshing

OH&S requirements and safety procedures for operating fleshing equipment

features of well fleshed skins

operation of the fleshing machine

quality requirements for fleshing skins in accordance with workplace requirements and customer specifications

relevant regulatory requirements

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 the normal rate of throughput for a fleshing machine.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must be conducted in an operating fellmongering 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.

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.

Specifications may include:

manufacturer

workplace

customer

grading

treatment

mathematical information

Different mobs of sheep may be classified by:

age

breed

vegetable matter contamination

wool length.

Regulatory requirements may include:

hygiene and sanitation requirements

relevant state regulations.

Safety procedures may include:

accident prevention

electrical fault procedures

emergency evacuation procedures

emergency procedures in case of injury

equipment malfunction procedures

hand and arm protection

safety guards.

Unit sector

This unit contains employability skills.