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.
Packaging units may include:
automatic packaging and labelling equipment
manual packaging and labelling
vacuum packaging units.
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.
Equipment materials used in wrapping or over wrapping may include:
clear plastic containers
manual wrapping machine
plastic wrap
polystyrene trays
wrapping machine (automatic).
Packaging may include:
boxes
cartons.
Workplace requirements may include:
enterprise-specific procedures
OH&S requirements
Quality Assurance (QA) requirements
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
the ability to perform the task to production requirements
work instructions.
Product may include:
enterprise product range
satays
stir-fry mixes.
Communication skills may include:
applying mathematical skills to workplace requirements
listening and understanding
speaking clearly and directly
reading and interpreting workplace-related documentation
working with diverse individuals and groups.
Mathematical skills and tasks relate to own work and work area problem-solving.
Regulatory requirements may include:
Export Control Act
hygiene and sanitation requirements
relevant Australian Standards
relevant regulations
requirements set out in AS 4696:2007 Australian Standard for Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption
state regulations regarding meat processing.

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 conditions similar to the speed of production and within the parameters of the role and responsibilities.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in the workplace under normal enterprise or production conditions or in a simulated environment.

Resources may include:
automatic packaging labelling equipment compliant with OH&S requirements
manufacturer's instructions
packaging materials, workplace procedures, product specifications
workplace environment.
Method of assessment
Recommended methods of assessment are:
quiz of underpinning knowledge
workplace demonstration of competency for the assessor
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, 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.