Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Environmental and resource efficiency issues may include:
minimisation of environmental risks
maximisation of opportunities to improve business environmental performance
promotion of more efficient consumption of resources including:
efficient energy use
efficient water use
minimisation of waste, through implementation of the waste management hierarchy.
Wastes and emissions may include:
animal products such as blood, fat and manure
contamination and polluted water
direct and indirect generation of greenhouse gases
emissions resulting from consumption of non-renewable resources e.g. diesel fuels, coal generated electricity, coal, gas including natural gas
noise
packaging, emissions, vapours and odours.
Regulatory requirements may include:
AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems Requirements with guidance for use
AS/NZS ISO 14040:1988 Environmental Management - Life Cycle Assessment - Principles and Framework.
Compliance includes:
meeting enterprise requirements
meeting relevant federal, state and local government laws, by-laws and regulations.
Communication skills may include:
listening and understanding
reading and interpreting workplace-related documentation
speaking clearly and directly
sharing information.
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
hygiene and sanitation requirements
OH&S requirements
Quality Assurance (QA) requirements
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
the ability to perform the task to production requirements
work instructions.
Workplace environmental management strategies may include:
business plans incorporating capital investment in energy or water saving technology
documented policies and procedures
environmental management systems
environmental or sustainability targets and goals
integrated OH&S, environment and/or quality management systems
work plans to minimise waste, increase efficiency of water use etc.

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 competence 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 in this unit must be demonstrated under conditions that are the same as the speed of production and within the parameters of the role responsibilities.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment should be undertaken in an operating meat processing plant or food service operation.
Method of assessment
Recommended methods of assessment include:
demonstration - snapshot of performance
quiz, question and answer
observation of performance over time.

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, 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.