Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
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MTM11v3.1 |
Minor changes to performance criteria and required knowledge to make compliance with SRM requirements explicit |
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MTM11v1 |
Initial release. Supersedes and is equivalent to MTMPR201B |
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to remove the head either manually or with the aid of mechanical cutters. This unit may also be used to cover the competencies required to monitor and perform routine maintenance on automated head removing machinery. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit is applicable to workers in a slaughter floor or knackery where heads are removed mechanically or manually. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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MTMPSR203A |
Sharpen knives (when heads are removed manually) |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Remove the head |
1.1. Head is severed at the base of the jaw (i.e. the atlanto-occipital joint) 1.2. Head is removed in accordance with work instructions including, where relevant, compliance with Specified Risk Material (SRM) requirements 1.3. Head is removed according to Occupational Health and Safety (OH &S ) requirements 1.4. Head is forwarded for further processing, or disposed of, according to workplace requirements 1.5. Machinery for removal of head is prepared, operated and maintained in accordance with work instructions (where this is relevant to a particular work instruction) |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Ability to:
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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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 at normal chain speed. |
Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of skills must take place during production time. |
Method of assessment |
Recommended methods of assessment include:
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 www.mintrac.com.au or telephone 1800 817 462. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Head removal may involve: |
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OH &S requirements may include: |
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Workplace requirements may include: |
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Communication skills may include: |
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Regulatory requirements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |