This unit is applicable to workers in registered game processing plants and is not relevant to field harvesters. |
Sharpen knives | ||
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Remove the internal organs and tissues left in the game shot carcase | 1.1. Organs and tissues to be removed are identified. 1.2. Pluck is removed without contaminating the carcase in accordance with work instructions. 1.3. Organs are presented for inspection according to regulatory requirements. 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements are identified and complied with. 1.5. Sources of contamination and cross-contamination are identified. 1.6. Corrective action taken is in the event of contamination in line with work instructions. |
Required skills |
Ability to: remove internal organs to workplace and regulatory requirements follow procedures for presenting offal for inspection apply relevant communication skills work effectively as an individual and as part of a team take action to improve work performance as a result of self-evaluation, feedback from others, or in response to changed work practices or technology |
Required knowledge |
Knowledge of: regulatory requirements applying to evisceration of game shot carcase purpose and method of presenting offal for inspection relevant work instructions organs to be removed potential risks of contamination and cross-contamination of the carcase and the required steps for corrective action |
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 speed of production. |
Context of, and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must be conducted in a registered game processing establishment. |
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. | |
Game shot carcase may include species such as: | kangaroo pig possum wallaby. |
Organs and tissues may be those associated with: | glands nervous system renal system reproductive and digestive systems respiratory and circulatory systems. |
Regulatory requirements may include: | Export Control Act hygiene and sanitation requirements relevant Australian Standards relevant regulations requirements set out in AS 4696:2007 Australian Standard for Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption federal, state and territory regulations regarding meat processing. |
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. |
Workplace requirements may include: | enterprise-specific requirements OH&S requirements hygiene and sanitation requirements Quality Assurance (QA) requirements Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) the ability to perform the task to production requirements work instructions. |
Communication skills may include: | listening and understanding speaking clearly and directly sharing information working with diverse individuals and groups. |
Unit sector |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not Applicable