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Evidence Guide: MTMP3087C - Operate blood processing plant

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MTMP3087C - Operate blood processing plant

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Process blood meal

  1. Work instructions for processing blood are followed.
  2. Blood from slaughter floor is pumped into feeder tanks and the quality is visually monitored.
  3. Coagulation of blood is monitored.
  4. Blood is dried and temperature is monitored.
  5. Blood meal is monitored for quality.
  6. Blood meal samples are taken for analysis.
  7. Flow of blood for processing is regulated according to work instructions.
  8. Routine maintenance is undertaken in accordance with workplace specifications.
  9. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements for operating a blood processing plant are met.
Work instructions for processing blood are followed.

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Blood from slaughter floor is pumped into feeder tanks and the quality is visually monitored.

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Coagulation of blood is monitored.

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Blood is dried and temperature is monitored.

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Blood meal is monitored for quality.

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Blood meal samples are taken for analysis.

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Flow of blood for processing is regulated according to work instructions.

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Routine maintenance is undertaken in accordance with workplace specifications.

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Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements for operating a blood processing plant are met.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 rate of production for that rendering plant.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must be conducted in a registered, operating meat 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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

Ability:

operate the blood processing plant to workplace requirements

identify production problems and out-of-specification product and take corrective action

monitor quality of blood meal

apply relevant communication skills

work effectively as an individual and as part of a team

apply relevant regulatory and 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

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

OH&S and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements associated with the operation of a blood processing plant

general principles of blood processing

qualities of raw materials and final product

work instructions for the operation of a blood processing plant

relevant regulatory and workplace requirements

workplace and customer blood meal specifications

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.

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.

Communication skills may include:

applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements

listening and understanding

reading and interpreting workplace documentation

sharing information

speaking clearly and directly.

Regulatory requirements may include:

Export Control Act

hygiene and sanitation requirements

relevant Australian Standards

relevant regulations

requirements set out in AS 5008-2001/Amdt 1-2003 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

federal, state and territory regulations regarding meat processing.

Workplace requirements may include:

enterprise-specific requirements

hygiene and sanitation requirements

OH&S requirements

QA requirements

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

the ability to perform the task to production requirements

work instructions.