Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 5.0.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for inspection

1.1 Negotiate and confirm inspection time with field depot operator

1.2 Confirm scope of inspection, including compliance with relevant standards and legislation

1.3 Access workplace documents or templates required for inspection and verify documentation to be used meets requirements for inspection

1.4 Prepare documentation according to inspection requirements

2. Inspect wild game field depot food safety program

2.1 Verify field depot has documented food safety program on site

2.2 Review food safety program for accuracy and compliance with standards and legislation

2.3 Question field depot operator to verify their understanding of the program

3. Inspect site and equipment

3.1 Conduct visual assessment of field depot to verify it is clean and sanitised, seals are intact, the depot is free of rust or flaking paint, and that lighting meets industry standards

3.2 Confirm facilities enable hygiene and sanitation, including adequate supply of potable water, hand wash facilities and facilities for cleaning and sanitising equipment

3.3 Confirm that regular hygiene checks have been conducted and recorded

3.4 Check that equipment and machinery is in good working order

3.5 Check equipment maintenance is conducted regularly, and maintenance records are compliant and accurate

3.6 Verify temperature is monitored and recorded accurately, and monitoring instruments have been calibrated

4. Inspect wild game animal carcase process and storage

4.1 Check wild game animal carcases are tagged and recorded according to regulatory requirements

4.2 Verify carcases have been delivered to field depot within time requirements

4.3 Confirm carcases are hung and spaced according to regulatory requirements

4.4 Check carcases have been killed and bled according to regulatory requirements

4.5 Confirm no gut or faecal contamination is present

4.6 Check the bladder has been removed and pluck is intact and attached

4.7 Verify muscle temperature has been checked and recorded according to regulatory requirements

5. Check field depot operator

5.1 Confirm field depot operator holds required qualifications, licenses and accreditation

5.2 Check that field depot operator follows hygiene and sanitation requirements when processing wild game

6. Prepare inspection report

6.1 Complete inspection checklists according to workplace and regulatory requirements

6.2 Discuss initial inspection findings with field depot operator, and issue any non-compliance notices if required

6.3 Prepare inspection report and present recommendations and opportunities for improvement to appropriate personnel

6.4 Store inspection report using workplace processes and systems

Skill

Description

Reading

• Interpret key requirements of standards and legislation that relate to the harvesting and processing of wild game meat

Oral communication

• Speak clearly and firmly in a polite and assertive manner to address differences of opinion objectively during the inspection

Numeracy

• Interpret temperature data and calibration records to confirm product is chilled according to regulatory requirements

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

AMPG307 Inspect wild game field depot

Not applicable

Unit has been created to address an emerging skill required by industry

Newly created

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 5.0.