MTMP2176C
Process slink by-products

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to process slinks and package the by-products (e.g. foetal blood).

Application

This unit is applicable to processing workers who process bovine foetus to recover blood and/or other by-products.



Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Process slink

1.1. Slinks are collected in accordance with workplace requirements.

2. Process slink into
by-products

2.1. By-products are separated for further processing according to workplace requirements.

2.2. By-products are processed for storage and packing according to workplace requirements.

2.3. By-products are processed according to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)requirements.

3. Package slink by-products

3.1. By-products are packaged for effective storage according to workplace requirements.

3.2. By-products are accurately labelled in preparation for storage or distribution according to customer specifications and workplace requirements.

3.3. By-products are packaged according to OH&S requirements.

4. Store by-products

4.1. By-products are stored effectively to preserve product quality according to workplace requirements.

4.2. By-products are stored according to OH&S requirements.

5. Dispose of slink carcase

5.1. Slink carcase and other wastes are disposed of according to workplace requirements.

Required Skills

Required skills

Ability to:

use vacuum pumps to recover blood (where applicable)

process slink by-products in accordance with workplace requirements and customer specifications

process slink by-products to OH&S requirements

pack and store slink by-products to workplace requirements

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

use relevant communication skills.

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

methods of packaging slink by-products for effective storage to meet workplace requirements and customer specifications

packaging and labelling requirements for slink by-products to meet customer specifications and workplace requirements

procedures for processing slink by-products

storage requirements

uses of slink by-products

correct disposal of slink

OH&S requirements for processing slink

OH&S hazards related to processing slink by-products

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 under normal production conditions.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must be conducted in a slink room in a 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.

By-products may include foetal blood plasma.

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.

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.

Communication skills may include:

listening and understanding

reading and writing workplace-related documentation

sharing information

speaking clearly and directly

working with diverse individuals and groups.


Sectors

Unit sector


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not Applicable