Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AMPA3138 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify secondary sexual characteristics - beef

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AMPA3138 - Identify secondary sexual characteristics - beef
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify if male carcases are displaying secondary sexual characteristics, in particular entire males and males that have been castrated late.The unit applies to individuals working in a beef processing facility who assess beef carcases to determine the sex and the relevant AUS-MEAT category.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and food regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify beef categories and language according to age and gender
  • Identify and explain the categories and classifications for beef using appropriate language and descriptions
  • Identify and explain how category and classification impacts on meat quality, eating quality and customer/consumer preferences
  • Identify and explain secondary sexual characteristics of beef carcases and how they can affect meat quality
       
Element: Assess carcase for secondary sexual characteristics
  • Make visual inspection of carcase and determine if secondary sexual characteristics are present
  • Differentiate whether a carcase is likely to be a castrate or entire male
  • Record secondary sexual characteristics information according to workplace procedures, amending beef category if necessary
  • Identify and segregate carcases with secondary sexual characteristics according to workplace and customer requirements/procedures
       
Element: Comply with workplace requirements for hygiene and safety
  • Follow hygiene and sanitation processes during assessment
  • Follow work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures during assessment
       
Element: Report and store information
  • Report information according to workplace procedures
  • Store any documentation according to workplace requirements
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and explain the categories and classifications for beef using appropriate language and descriptions 
Identify and explain how category and classification impacts on meat quality, eating quality and customer/consumer preferences 
Identify and explain secondary sexual characteristics of beef carcases and how they can affect meat quality 
Make visual inspection of carcase and determine if secondary sexual characteristics are present 
Differentiate whether a carcase is likely to be a castrate or entire male 
Record secondary sexual characteristics information according to workplace procedures, amending beef category if necessary 
Identify and segregate carcases with secondary sexual characteristics according to workplace and customer requirements/procedures 
Follow hygiene and sanitation processes during assessment 
Follow work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures during assessment 
Report information according to workplace procedures 
Store any documentation according to workplace requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AMPA3138 - Identify secondary sexual characteristics - beef
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