Assessment Requirements for AMPA401 Implement a Meat Hygiene Assessment program

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Assessment Requirements for AMPA401 Implement a Meat Hygiene Assessment program

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AMPv1.0	Initial release

Performance Evidence

Evidence must demonstrate the candidate’s consistency of performance over time at production speed.

The candidate must implement a Meat Hygiene Assessment program.

The candidate must:

monitor product for defects according to the MHA program

identify and resolve data inconsistencies

monitor the process for conformity with the plant’s HACCP-based QA system in accordance with the MHA program

observe hygiene and sanitation requirements when monitoring product and process

graph and interpret trends in product and process monitoring results

instigate corrective and preventative actions when appropriate

apply relevant communication and mathematical skills

comply with workplace health and safety requirements when monitoring product and process

maintain currency of knowledge and techniques through informal learning, regular professional development or personal research

provide relevant information to work colleagues to facilitate understanding of, and compliance with, the applicable standards and regulations

record the monitoring results accurately

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate a broad factual, technical and theoretical knowledge of:

purpose of an MHA program

classification of defects

when and how corrective actions should be taken in response to monitoring outcomes

types and purposes of control charts

purpose of trend charts

what a trend is and why it is important when monitoring process and product

how to undertake process compliance monitoring

how to implement the approved sample plan for product monitoring

purpose of the process conformity index

types of defects to be identified in carcase, offal and carton product

relevant regulatory requirements

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must occur in an operating abattoir or boning room. This unit must be delivered in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.

Competency must be demonstrated when implementing a real MHA program.

A minimum of three different forms of assessment must be used.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7