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

AMPP208 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a poultry stunning, killing and defeathering process

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AMPP208 - Operate a poultry stunning, killing and defeathering process
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a process to stun, kill and defeather birds.This unit applies to individuals who apply basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of stunning, killing and defeathering equipment and processes in a poultry production environment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory food safety, work health and safety, and environmental codes, regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational 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
Activities 		Slides
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare the stun, kill and defeather equipment and process for operation
  • Confirm birds are available to meet operational requirements
  • Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements
  • Identify and fit personal protective clothing and equipment as required by workplace safety procedures
  • Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments
  • Enter processing or operating parameters required for the process
  • Check and adjust equipment performance to meet process requirements
  • Conduct pre-start checks according to workplace requirements
       
Element: Monitor each stage of the stun, kill and defeather process
  • Start up and operate the stun, kill and defeathering process according to workplace procedures
  • Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions and adjust or report variations according to production requirements
  • Monitor each stage of the process to confirm specifications are met
  • Confirm that birds are stunned, killed and bled to specification
  • Remove feathers and heads to specification
  • Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes
  • Maintain the work area according to workplace cleaning and sanitation procedures
  • Maintain workplace records in required format
       
Element: Shut down the stun, kill and defeather process
  • Identify and implement the appropriate shutdown procedure
  • Identify and report maintenance requirements
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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
Confirm birds are available to meet operational requirements 
Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements 
Identify and fit personal protective clothing and equipment as required by workplace safety procedures 
Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments 
Enter processing or operating parameters required for the process 
Check and adjust equipment performance to meet process requirements 
Conduct pre-start checks according to workplace requirements 
Start up and operate the stun, kill and defeathering process according to workplace procedures 
Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions and adjust or report variations according to production requirements 
Monitor each stage of the process to confirm specifications are met 
Confirm that birds are stunned, killed and bled to specification 
Remove feathers and heads to specification 
Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes 
Maintain the work area according to workplace cleaning and sanitation procedures 
Maintain workplace records in required format 
Identify and implement the appropriate shutdown procedure 
Identify and report maintenance requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AMPP208 - Operate a poultry stunning, killing and defeathering process
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AMPP208 - Operate a poultry stunning, killing and defeathering process

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