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.
Frequency tables and charts may include:
histograms
pie charts
statistical tables.
Calculations may be:
made manually or by calculator.
Measures of central tendency (averages) include:
mean
mode
median.
Measures of dispersion include:
range and standard deviation.
Graphs may be:
designed manually or through the use of computer-based systems.
Meat processing data is presented in accordance with:
company procedures
industrial awards and agreements
legislative requirements
licensing requirements.
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.
Regulatoryrequirements may include:
Export Control Act
hygiene and sanitation requirements
relevant Australian Standards
state and territory regulations regarding meat processing.
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.
Communication skills may include:
applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
listening and understanding
reading and interpreting workplace documentation
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 under typical operating conditions for the enterprise and within the parameters of the role and responsibilities.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in the workplace under normal operating conditions or in a simulated environment.

Resources may include:
a real work environment
calculations as required
conversion charts used in the workplace
formulae to calculate mean, mode and median, range and standard deviation
relevant documentation such as:
manufacturer's instructions and operations manuals
regulatory requirements
work procedures including advice on safe work practices, food safety and environmental requirements
workplace policies and procedures
relevant equipment and materials
statistical process control charts or similar records
work tasks requiring calculation of averages and deviation
workplace forms, documents, charts and graphs used for recording data.
Method of assessment
Recommended methods of assessment include:
assignments
simulation
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.