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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Gather and present information and ideas to do the job
  2. Develop trust and confidence
  3. Build and maintain networks and relationships
  4. Manage difficulties to achieve positive outcomes

Required Skills

Required skills

Ability to

accept and provide constructive feedback

contribute to and support meetings eg team department and maintenance

cooperate with other supervisors and managers

maintain currency of knowledge through independent research or professional development

demonstrate problemsolving and negotiation skills in a range of circumstances

develop and implement consultative and participative approaches within own work responsibilities

encourage and respond to individual and team contributions

gather and analyse alternative viewpoints ideas and information to develop processes and strategies

identify and apply relevant Occupational Health and Safety OHampS regulatory and workplace requirements

introduce strategies for improving workplace relationships eg coaching and mentoring

locate and evaluate information from a range of sources using a range of available resources

mentor and counsel individuals and teams within enterprise procedures

model positive and effective communication and interaction strategies in the performance of responsibilities

monitor and diffuse potential conflicts and disputes applying a range of strategies

observe and respect enterprise confidentiality requirements and individuals privacy requests

provide direction instruction and guidance in ways that encourage cooperation

recognise and discuss alternative suggestions viewpoints and proposals

resolve differences between employees within enterprise processes

review own actions and attitudes and describe their impact on others in the work environment

seek feedback from colleagues and networks on own ideas and performance

take action to improve own work practice as a result of selfevaluation feedback from others or in response to changed work practices or technology

use available information and communications technology to facilitate twoway communication and understanding

use enterprises established procedures to handle grievances and complaints

work collaboratively with individuals in planning reviewing and improving performance

Required knowledge

Knowledge of

impact of the enterprises social ethical and business standards on workplace relationships

factors which influence workplace relationships eg cultural and social characteristics past experience and industrial approaches

networks and other sources of information which could assist in the development of workplace relationships and build own knowledge and expertise

strategies for building networks

Evidence Required

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 through sustained performance over time at an appropriate level of responsibility and authority under typical operating and production conditions for the enterprise

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Resources may include

real work environment

relevant documentation such as

workplace policies and procedures

regulatory requirements

relevant equipment and materials

Method of assessment

Recommended methods of assessment include

assignments

debriefs

workplace referee or thirdparty 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 wwwmintraccomau or telephone


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.

Information may be from internal and external sources and include:

documents, manuals, publications

enterprise, industry and professional or research reports

input from specialist personnel

networks

team contributions and input.

Communication may:

be spoken, written, non-verbal and include the use of signs, signals, symbols and pictures

be with colleagues, team members, superiors, customers, clients, external parties from a range of cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds

involve interpreting the needs of internal or external customers

involve presentation of explanations and reports in language styles suitable for the audience and include everyday workplace language, technical and mathematical language

involve reading workplace documents which may include status reports, plans and projections, technical manuals, industry journals and financial records

require use of mathematical terms and may relate to product and product quality, price, sales and turnover, profits and losses, return and new custom, market penetration, advertising distribution and coverage

require negotiation, persuasion and assertiveness skills.

Diversity of individuals may include:

ability

age, gender, language group

ethnicity, culture and social or economic background.

Enterprise social, ethical and business standards may include:

'can do' service etc

fairness, equity, respect, honesty

politeness, cooperativeness, promptness.

Networks may:

be special interest (e.g. professional, technical, OH&S)

be with customers and clients

internal (e.g. supervisors)

involve other industries, government and community agencies and groups.

Workplace relationships may be with:

colleagues and peers

customers, clients and suppliers

employees under supervision

superiors

team/department/section members.

Stakeholders may include:

company owners, directors, shareholders, financiers

competitors

management and employees

suppliers, customers, consumers

unions and employer associations.

OH&S requirements may include:

enterprise OH&S policies, procedures and programs

hygiene and sanitation requirements

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.

Regulatory requirements may include:

animal welfare

commercial law including fair trading, trade practices

consumer law

corporate law, including registration, licensing, financial reporting

environmental and waste management

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), anti discrimination and sexual harassment

Export Control Act

industrial awards, agreements

relevant Australian standards

relevant regulations

state and territory regulations regarding meat processing

taxation.

Workplace requirements may include:

enterprise ethical standards, values and obligations

enterprise-specific procedures, policies and plans

OH&S requirements

Quality Assurance (QA) requirements

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

the ability to perform the task to production requirements

work instructions.