Unit of competency Outline
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Inspect meat for defects
Inspect meat for defects
Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP2071C
MTMP2071C
State Code
D8825
D8825
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/07/2012
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
17/07/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to routinely inspect meat cuts for defects, contamination andout-of-specification product prior to packing or further processing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Inspect meat cuts for defects
- 1.1. Types of contamination to be detected including bone chips, fibre, grease, excreta, ingesta and bruising are identified.
- 1.2. Meat cuts with contamination defects are consistently detected and returned to the slicer for trimming (or trimmed by packing personnel if part of work instructions).
- 1.3. Consistent contamination problems are reported promptly to the supervisor.
2. Identify meat that is outside specifications
- 2.1. Meat trimmed out-of-specification is identified and returned to trimmer for re-working (or trimmed by packing personnel if part of work instructions).
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.
Contamination may include:
blood clots
bone chips
bruising
excreta
grease
ingesta
milk
rail dust fibre
urine.
Staff inspecting for defects may or may not be required to trim off defects.
Workplace requirements may include:
enterprise-specific requirements
OH&S requirements
Quality Assurance (QA) requirements
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
the ability to perform the task to production requirements
work instructions.
Regulatory requirements may include:
Export Control Act
relevant regulations
requirements set out in AS 4696:2007 Australian Standard for Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption
requirements set out in AS EN 12442.2:2003 Australian Standard - Animal Tissues and their Derivatives Utilized in the Manufacture of Medical Devices - Controls on Sourcing Collection And Handling
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.
Communication skills may include:
listening and understanding
sharing information
speaking clearly and directly
working with diverse individuals and groups.
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.
Contamination may include:
blood clots
bone chips
bruising
excreta
grease
ingesta
milk
rail dust fibre
urine.
Staff inspecting for defects may or may not be required to trim off defects.
Workplace requirements may include:
enterprise-specific requirements
OH&S requirements
Quality Assurance (QA) requirements
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
the ability to perform the task to production requirements
work instructions.
Regulatory requirements may include:
Export Control Act
relevant regulations
requirements set out in AS 4696:2007 Australian Standard for Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption
requirements set out in AS EN 12442.2:2003 Australian Standard - Animal Tissues and their Derivatives Utilized in the Manufacture of Medical Devices - Controls on Sourcing Collection And Handling
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.
Communication skills may include:
listening and understanding
sharing information
speaking clearly and directly
working with diverse individuals and groups.
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 normal speed of production.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a registered processing plant or 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 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 normal speed of production.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a registered processing plant or 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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W6942 | MTMP2071B | Inspect meat for defects | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA21 | AMPA2068 | Inspect meat for defects | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D595 | MTM20111 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) | Qualification |