Required skills

Ability to

establish a sampling plan according to relevant Australian Standards

demonstrate aseptic sampling techniques for microsample or swabs

apply mathematical skills to a level required to undertake accurate sampling

work effectively as an individual and as part of a team

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

record sampling information accurately to meet workplace and regulatory requirements

report test results promptly to relevant personnel

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

use relevant communication skills

utilise available workplace technology to establish record and monitor sampling program data

Required knowledge

Knowledge of

routine tests performed on meat or meat products in the plant

preparation and analysis of specimens or samples

requirements of relevant Australian Standards

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 has to be demonstrated using the current Australian Standard and implementing an approved workplace procedure

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must involve a demonstration of skills at a meat processing plant or related work situation

Method of assessment

Recommended methods of assessment include

assignments

quiz of underpinning knowledge

simulation

verified work log or diary

workplace demonstration

workplace project

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

Sampling plans may include:

Sampling may include:

Workplace requirements may include:

Reports may:

Mathematical information and operations may relate to:

OH&S requirements may include:

Regulatory requirements may include:

Communication skills may include: