This unit is applicable to rendering plant workers where material is transferred by blow line.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Operate blow line

1.1. Blow line is operated to ensure raw material moves down blow line.

1.2. Consistency of raw materials is monitored.

1.3. Temperature is monitored.

1.4. Quantity of raw materials in blow tank is monitored.

2. Clean blow line

2.1. Blow line is cleaned regularly in accordance with workplace requirements.

3. Fix blockages

3.1. Blockages are identified and fixed to keep product moving down line.

4. Maintain blow line

4.1. Blow line maintenance is conducted regularly in accordance with workplace requirements.

5. Monitor filling and emptying of raw material receival bins

5.1. Filling and emptying of raw material receival bins is monitored to prevent overfilling.

5.2. Blockages in drainage are cleared in accordance with workplace requirements.

6. Check size reduction equipment

6.1. Size reduction equipment is checked for wear in accordance with workplace requirements.

7. Operate metal detector

7.1. Metal detector or magnet sensitivity is checked regularly.

7.2. Metal detector or magnet is operated in accordance with workplace requirements.

7.3. Metal is removed from magnet or product.

Required skills

Ability to:

operate blow line to workplace requirements

monitor blow line operations

monitor product flow

fulfil Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements for the operation of the blow line

monitor product transported

work effectively in teams and individually

apply relevant regulatory requirements

report equipment faults in accordance with workplace 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:

OH&S requirements of blow line operation

operation and purpose of the blow line

relevant regulatory requirements

OH&S requirements for the operation of the blow line

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 for the rendering plant.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must be undertaken in an operating rendering 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.

Regulatory requirements may include:

Export Control Act

hygiene and sanitation requirements

relevant regulations

requirements set out in AS 5008:2001 Australian Standard for the Hygienic Rendering of Animal Products

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

Communication skills may include:

applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements

listening and understanding

sharing information

speaking clearly and directly

working with diverse individuals and groups.

Unit sector

This unit contains employability skills.