Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AMPv2.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor an automated or manual electrical carcase stimulation unit to ensure that the carcases are receiving the optimal stimulation.
This Unit is applicable to workers monitoring electrical stimulation units in slaughtering establishments.
All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Monitor electrical stimulation unit |
1.1 Monitor the electrical stimulation unit using the correct procedure to check electrical stimulation equipment operation 1.2 Use dummy load across each of the electrical inputs to check operation in accordance with work instructions and manufacturers’ specifications 1.3 Observe for and describe the normal reaction of carcases to electrical stimulation 1.4 Observe for and respond to any abnormal reaction of carcases to electrical stimulation 1.5 Follow up on requests for maintenance and check operation is normal 1.6 Follow workplace health and safety requirements for working around electrical stimulation units |
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2. Ensure routine checks of equipment by technicians are performed |
2.1 Arrange or oversee routine checks to ensure a full check of the equipment is made including: electrical parameters, stored programs, electrical safety, electrodes and equipment integration 2.2 Review maintenance and equipment reports detailing the findings and recommendations and implement corrective actions |
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3. Respond to audits of carcase specification compliance |
3.1 Describe the pH/temperature window and its importance to meat quality 3.2 Describe the audit process for electrical stimulation unit performance and the various potential findings 3.3 Respond to adverse audit findings including recommendations to alter stimulation inputs, alter stimulation time and adjust chilling regime |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to MTMP3005A Monitor the effective operations of electrical stimulation.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7
