Application
This unit is applicable to workers employed at abattoirs, rendering plants, independent boning rooms, casing factories and smallgoods plants. |
Prerequisites
Nil | ||
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Monitor waste recovery systems | 1.1. System is monitored regularly to ensure solid waste is contained within the system. 1.2. System is monitored to ensure it complies with environmental and workplace requirements. 1.3. Environmental impact of systems failure is identified. 1.4. Corrective action is taken in response to systems failure in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements. |
2. Operate waste recovery systems | 2.1. System is operated and monitored according to workplace requirements. 2.2. Material is recovered from waste water according to workplace requirements. 2.3. Material is disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements. |
3. Maintain waste recovery systems | 3.1. Waste recovery system is maintained in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications. |
Required Skills
Required skills |
Ability to: operate waste recovery systems in accordance with workplace requirements consistently observe Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements work efficiently in teams and individually 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 operate mechanised system so that solids are not pumped into the waste system |
Required knowledge |
Knowledge of: environmental and workplace requirements related to the operation of waste recovery systems |
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 in an operating facility. |
Context of, and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must involve demonstrated competency monitoring a functioning waste recovery system. |
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. |
Regulatory requirements may include: | Export Control Act federal, state and territory regulations regarding meat processing hygiene and sanitation requirements relevant Australian Standards 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. |
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. |
Sectors
Unit sector |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not Applicable