Unit of competency details
AMPP203 - Grade poultry carcase (Release 1)
Summary
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| 1 1 (this release) |
23/Jan/2018 |
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 030307 | Food Processing Technology | 23/Jan/2018 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release
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Release 1
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This version released with AMP Australian Meat Industry Training Package Version 3.0.
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Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and grade poultry carcase quality for further processing or packing.
This unit applies to individuals who grade carcases 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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Poultry Processing (P)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements
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Performance criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Prepare the grading process for operation
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1.1 Confirm the availability of washed and chilled carcases to meet the process requirements
1.2 Identify and fit appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment as required by workplace safety procedures
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2. Inspect and grade carcases
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2.1 Inspect and grade carcases to workplace quality specifications
2.2 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements
2.3 Maintain the work area according to workplace cleaning and sanitation standards
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3. Complete the grading process
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3.1 Follow workplace procedures to shut down the process
3.2 Maintain workplace records in required format
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Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Skill
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Description
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Reading
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- Interpret standard operating procedures and machinery operation requirements
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Writing
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- Complete records according to workplace guidelines
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Numeracy
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- Monitor supply and flow of carcases to and from the grading process
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Navigate the world of work
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- Apply workplace procedures relevant to own role
- Understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role, including use of personal protective clothing and equipment, housekeeping standards and environmental care requirements
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Interact with others
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- Report operational and safety information using required communication method
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Get the work done
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- Solve routine problems according to workplace guidelines
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Unit Mapping Information
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Code and title current version
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Code and title previous version
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Comments
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Equivalence status
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AMPP203 Grade poultry carcase
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FDFPO2003A Grade carcass
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Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages
Minor changes to unit to clarify intent
Code and title updated to reflect changed training package
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Equivalent unit
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Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7
Assessment requirements
Modification History
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Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version released with AMP Australian Meat Industry Training Package Version 3.0.
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Performance Evidence
An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit. There must be evidence that the individual has graded at least three different carcasses, including:
- identifying and applying safe work practices
- selecting, fitting and using appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment
- assessing the quality of carcase
- deciding on the grade of carcase
- identifying out-of-specification carcases
- completing workplace records in required format
- safely shutting down equipment
- applying food safety procedures to work practices.
Knowledge Evidence
An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
- purpose of the grading and weighing process, including grading criteria and specifications at each level and the uses of product at each grade
- common types of damage or out-of-specification conditions and likely causes, including damage likely to be caused by poor handling of the carcase
- methods used to grade carcases, including visual inspection
- contamination and food safety risks associated with the grading process and related control measures
- work health and safety hazards associated with the grading process and related controls
- procedures for taking the grading process offline in preparation for cleaning and maintenance
- requirements for recording production and performance information
- workplace cleaning and sanitation procedures relevant to the poultry grading process
- environmental issues and controls relevant to the grading process, including waste collection and handling procedures related to the process.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:
- a poultry production workplace or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
- resources, equipment and materials:
- personal protective clothing and equipment
- carcases to be graded
- cleaning materials and equipment
- workplace information recording system
- work procedures, including safe work practices, food safety, quality, cleaning and environmental requirements
- information on equipment capacity and operating parameters
- production schedule/batch instructions
- sampling schedules and test procedures
- recording requirements and procedures.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7
