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Evidence Guide: MTMP402B - Implement a Meat Hygiene Assessment program

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MTMP402B - Implement a Meat Hygiene Assessment program

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

Monitor carcase product

  1. Samples are selected for assessment according to the approved sampling plan.
  2. Assessment is conducted utilising appropriate facilities, lighting and time.
  3. Products are monitored for defects according to the agreed criteria and classification.
  4. Carcases are scanned using the approved scanning lines.
  5. Defects are recorded accurately using the correct forms or electronic system.
  6. Immediate corrective action is implemented according to the MHA program's requirements.
  7. Carcases are monitored according to workplace requirements for hygiene and sanitation, and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S).
Samples are selected for assessment according to the approved sampling plan.

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Assessment is conducted utilising appropriate facilities, lighting and time.

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Products are monitored for defects according to the agreed criteria and classification.

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Carcases are scanned using the approved scanning lines.

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Defects are recorded accurately using the correct forms or electronic system.

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Immediate corrective action is implemented according to the MHA program's requirements.

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Carcases are monitored according to workplace requirements for hygiene and sanitation, and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S).

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Monitor offal (where applicable to a plant's operations)

  1. Samples are selected for assessment according to the approved sampling plan.
  2. Assessment is conducted utilising appropriate facilities, lighting and time.
  3. Offal is monitored for defects according to the agreed criteria and classification.
  4. Defects are recorded accurately using the correct forms or electronic system.
  5. Levels for triggering corrective actions are identified.
  6. Immediate corrective action is implemented according to the MHA program's requirements.
  7. Offal is monitored according to the workplace requirements for hygiene and sanitation, and OH&S.
Samples are selected for assessment according to the approved sampling plan.

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Assessment is conducted utilising appropriate facilities, lighting and time.

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Offal is monitored for defects according to the agreed criteria and classification.

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Defects are recorded accurately using the correct forms or electronic system.

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Levels for triggering corrective actions are identified.

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Immediate corrective action is implemented according to the MHA program's requirements.

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Offal is monitored according to the workplace requirements for hygiene and sanitation, and OH&S.

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Assess carton meat (where applicable to a plant's operations)

  1. Samples are selected for assessment according to the approved sampling plan.
  2. Assessment is conducted utilising appropriate facilities, lighting and time.
  3. Carton meat is monitored for defects according to the agreed criteria and classification.
  4. Defects are recorded accurately using the correct forms or electronic system.
  5. Levels for triggering corrective actions are identified.
  6. Immediate corrective action is implemented according to the MHA program's requirements.
  7. Carton meat is monitored according to the workplace requirements for hygiene and sanitation, and OH&S.
Samples are selected for assessment according to the approved sampling plan.

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Assessment is conducted utilising appropriate facilities, lighting and time.

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Carton meat is monitored for defects according to the agreed criteria and classification.

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Defects are recorded accurately using the correct forms or electronic system.

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Levels for triggering corrective actions are identified.

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Immediate corrective action is implemented according to the MHA program's requirements.

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Carton meat is monitored according to the workplace requirements for hygiene and sanitation, and OH&S.

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Monitor process

  1. Process is monitored according to the enterprise monitoring plan.
  2. Results are recorded accurately on the appropriate process monitoring sheets.
  3. Process is rated according to the established criteria.
  4. Immediate corrective action is implemented according to the MHA program's requirements.
  5. A conformity index is calculated and recorded after each process monitoring exercise.
  6. Process is monitored according to the workplace requirements for hygiene and sanitation, and OH&S.
  7. Results of process monitoring are tracked over time and reconciled with product monitoring outcomes.
Process is monitored according to the enterprise monitoring plan.

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Results are recorded accurately on the appropriate process monitoring sheets.

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Process is rated according to the established criteria.

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Immediate corrective action is implemented according to the MHA program's requirements.

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A conformity index is calculated and recorded after each process monitoring exercise.

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Process is monitored according to the workplace requirements for hygiene and sanitation, and OH&S.

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Results of process monitoring are tracked over time and reconciled with product monitoring outcomes.

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Analyse data gathered

  1. Product and process monitoring results are plotted on simple trend charts.
  2. Product and process monitoring results are plotted on control charts.
  3. Trends are interpreted and remedial or corrective actions are taken where necessary.
Product and process monitoring results are plotted on simple trend charts.

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Product and process monitoring results are plotted on control charts.

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Trends are interpreted and remedial or corrective actions are taken where necessary.

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Implement MHA program

  1. Work instructions for monitoring activities are prepared and implemented.
Work instructions for monitoring activities are prepared and implemented.

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Assessed

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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 undertaken against Australian meat industry standards and regulations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Competency must be demonstrated when implementing a real MHA program.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in an operating abattoir or boning room.

Method of assessment

Recommended methods of assessment include:

assignment

quiz of underpinning knowledge

simulation

workplace demonstration

workplace project

workplace referee 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 to:

monitor product for defects according to the MHA program

identify and resolve data inconsistencies

monitor the process for conformity with the plant's HACCP-based QA system in accordance with the MHA program

observe hygiene and sanitation requirements when monitoring product and process

graph and interpret trends in product and process monitoring results

instigate corrective and preventative actions when appropriate

apply relevant communication and mathematical skills

comply with OH&S requirements when monitoring product and process

maintain currency of knowledge and techniques through informal learning, regular professional development or personal research

work efficiently as an individual and as a team member

identify and apply relevant OH&S and regulatory requirements

provide relevant information to work colleagues to facilitate understanding of, and compliance with, the applicable standards and regulations

record the monitoring results accurately

take action to improve own work practice as a result of self-evaluation, feedback from others, or changed work practices, regulations or technology

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

purpose of an MHA program

classification of defects

when and how corrective actions are to be taken in response to monitoring outcomes

types and purpose of control charts

purpose of trend charts

what a trend is and why it is important when monitoring process and product

how process compliance monitoring is to be undertaken

how the approved sample plan is implemented for product monitoring

purpose of the process conformity index

types of defects to be identified in carcase, offal and carton product

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.

Sampling plan will include:

frequency

sample size

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.

Established criteria for rating the process include:

acceptable

marginal

unacceptable.

Plotting on simple trend charts must include showing specified zones as:

acceptable

marginal

unacceptable.

Plotting on control charts must show:

specified acceptable, marginal and unacceptable zones

upper and lower critical limits.

Communication skills may include:

communicating with people from a range of cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds

reading and interpreting workplace documentation

speaking clearly and directly

listening and understanding

the preparation of documentation for a specified audience

the use of negotiation and persuasion skills, and being appropriately assertive

the sharing of information.

Mathematical skills may include:

identifying acceptable limits, tolerances, out-of-specification performance, trends

calculation

estimation

measurements and interpretation that relate to time, temperature, moisture humidity, ratios, percentages, weight/mass/volume.

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

Export Meat Orders (EMOs)

hygiene and sanitation requirements

relevant regulations and Australian Standards

requirements in the AS 4969:2007 Australian Standard for the Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption

federal, state and territory regulations regarding meat processing.