Application
This unit is applicable to those employed in meat processing plants as government inspection staff, plant manager or Quality Assurance (QA) personnel. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify major export legislation | 1.1. Main relevant legislation is identified and application to establishment is described. 1.2. Export control orders are identified and application is explained in accordance with customer specifications and work instructions. 1.3. Legislation is accessed on ELMER. |
2. Identify and describe importing country requirements | 2.1. Information on importing country requirements is accessed and applied. 2.2. Specific importing country and export inspection procedures are performed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace requirements. |
3. Identify the function of the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) | 3.1. Role of AQIS is described. 3.2. Function of AQIS meat inspection staff is identified. 3.3. Structure of AQIS and AQIS chain of command is identified. |
4. Identify QA arrangements | 4.1. Specific requirements for AQIS approved arrangements are identified. 4.2. AQIS review, monitoring and auditing arrangements for approved arrangements are described. |
Required Skills
Required skills |
Ability to: access and research legislation on the ELMER system and other appropriate electronic information systems gather, analyse and present complex information to colleagues identify and apply relevant Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements identify orders relevant to particular operational situation use communication and information technology to access required information use relevant communication skills |
Required knowledge |
Knowledge of: role and jurisdiction of AQIS role and function of AQIS meat inspection staff ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection procedures for importing countries procedures for condemnation in export works main regulatory and legislative requirements for exporting product and their application to meat processing QA systems operating, monitored and audited by AQIS in export works. |
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 assessed when utilising current importing country requirements and export regulations. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment can utilise actual or simulated workplace environment. |
Method of assessment | Recommended methods of assessment include: assignments quiz of underpinning knowledge simulation verified work log or diary workplace project 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. | |
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 state and territory regulations regarding meat processing. |
Workplace requirements may include: | enterprise-specific requirements OH&S requirements QA requirements Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) the ability to perform the task to production requirements work instructions. |
Research parameters include: | analysis of technical journals or manuals review of regulatory notices, memos, updates and guidelines synthesis of information from a range of sources utilisation of databases (electronic or manual). |
OHS 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. |
Communication and information technology may be in-house or externally operated and may include: | databases, including ELMER and EXDOC QA data recording and monitoring, including traceback or forward. |
Communication skills may include: | applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements being appropriately assertive empathising establishing/using networks interpreting the needs of internal/external customers listening and understanding negotiating responsively persuading effectively reading and interpreting workplace documentation sharing information speaking clearly and directly working with diverse individuals and groups writing to audience needs. |
Sectors
Unit sector |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not Applicable