Elements and Performance Criteria
- Perform preparatory cuts
- Trunks are taken from the chain and selected for de-boning according to workplace specifications.
- Trunks are inspected for defects and trimmed or disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Preparatory cuts along the spine are made prior to mechanical boning in accordance with work instructions.
- De-bone trunks mechanically
- Trunk is positioned in accordance with work instruction.
- Mechanical trunk boning machinery is operated in accordance with work instructions.
- Routine equipment and bone checks, cleaning and maintenance are performed according to work instructions.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements are identified and followed.
- Bones and trunk meat are disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements, keeping the work area neat and tidy.
- Out-of-specification performance by the boning machinery is reported to supervisor in accordance with work instructions.