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Unit of competency details

AMPA3045 - Drop sock and pull shoulder pelt (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to MTMP3044B - Drop sock and pull shoulder peltThis unit is equivalent to MTMP3044B Drop sock and pull shoulder pelt. 03/Aug/2016

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 04/Aug/2016


Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 110105 Butchery 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 110105 Butchery 17/Nov/2016 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AMPv2.0

Initial release

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform the opening cut drop sock and pull shoulder pelt on sheep and goats.

This unit is applicable to the slaughter floor task involving the freeing of the pelt from the forequarter of sheep or goats.

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

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Open pelt

1.1 Open pelt in accordance with workplace requirements

1.2 Open pelt in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements

2. Clear pelt

2.1 Clear pelt from around both forelegs in accordance with workplace requirements

2.2 Clear pelt from shoulder area following workplace health and safety requirements to avoid the risks of damage and contamination to the carcase

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 MTMP3044B Drop sock and pull shoulder pelt.

Links

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

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AMPv2.0

Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must perform the opening cut drop sock and pull shoulder pelt on sheep and goats.

The candidate must:

  • use correct cutting lines
  • open and clear the pelt according to workplace requirements and at production speed
  • apply relevant workplace health and safety and regulatory requirements
  • apply communication skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Knowledge Evidence

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

  • general economic impact of nicked, soiled or damaged hide/pelt and scored meat
  • relevant work instructions for opening and clearing the foreleg and shoulder area
  • relevant workplace health and safety and regulatory requirements
  • potential sources of contamination and cross-contamination
  • ways of minimising contamination
  • general anatomy of carcase relevant to the task

Assessment Conditions

Competency must be assessed in an operating processing plant.

Competency must be demonstrated at the normal chain speed.

As a minimum, the following three forms of assessment must be used:

  • quiz of underpinning knowledge
  • workplace demonstration
  • workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time

Assessors must satisfy the 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