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AMPGAM301 - Apply knowledge of the wild game meat industry (Release 1)

Summary

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Supersedes and is equivalent to AMPG300 - Overview wild game meat industryUnit code and title updated. Performance Criteria clarified. Foundation Skills added. Performance Evidence, Knowledge Evidence and Assessment Conditions reworded for clarity 23/Jan/2023

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1 1 (this release) 24/Jan/2023

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

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 110105 Butchery 24/Jan/2023 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 8.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and operate in the commercial and regulatory environment of the wild game meat industry.

Wild game means any vertebrate animal of a species that can be legally harvested in the field and is not farmed.

This unit applies to individuals who work in wild game meat processing establishments, field depot operators and field harvesters.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Wild Game (GAM)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Identify the sequence of operations for wild game harvesting in Australia

1.1 Identify the importance of a professional image for wild game meat industry

1.2 Outline the sequence of operations from harvesting to end product

1.3 Identify the range of wild game meat products produced in Australia

1.4 Identify and explain the impact of customer expectations on the wild game harvesting process

2. Interpret the commercial and regulatory environment of wild game meat harvesting

2.1 Recognise the role of the Commonwealth regulator and local state/territory regulatory authorities

2.2 Identify relevant state/territory wildlife regulator and their licensing requirements

2.3 Identify the importance of the relevant approved arrangement, food safety plan or management plan

2.4 Identify key requirements of the relevant Australian Standard

2.5 Recognise other Australian Standards relevant to harvesting wild game

2.6 Recognise the nature of prohibited areas and/or locations for harvesting

2.7 Recognise auditing, review and micro-testing programs that affect the industry

3. Operate effectively as an individual in the wild game harvesting industry

3.1 Use appropriate communication methods when interacting with colleagues and community members

3.2 Assess workplace health and safety hazards and implement controls to minimise risks

3.3 Manage time and delivery obligations

3.4 Follow hygiene and sanitation requirements for self, product and equipment

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill

Description

Reading
  • Interpret regulatory requirements and key information included in relevant Australian Standards

Oral communication
  • Listen carefully to work instructions and directions
  • Interact with community members respectfully and in a manner that supports a professional image of the wild game meat industry

Numeracy
  • Manage time effectively

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

AMPGAM301 Apply knowledge of the wild game meat industry

AMPG300 Overview wild game meat industry

Unit code and title updated

Performance Criteria clarified

Foundation Skills added

Performance Evidence, Knowledge Evidence and Assessment Conditions reworded for clarity

Equivalent

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 8.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has applied knowledge of the wild game meat industry on at least one occasion, including:

  • interpreted the commercial and regulatory requirements for wild game meat industry
  • operated effectively as an individual or as part of a team in the wild game meat industry
  • undertook work in a manner that maintained the professional image of the industry in the performance of harvesting duties
  • complied with high hygiene and sanitation standards expected by both customers of the product and workers.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

  • application and requirements of approved arrangement or management plan that covers food safety and product integrity requirements
  • role of the state/territory and Commonwealth wildlife regulator and their licensing requirements
  • state/territory animal welfare legislation and its implications for wild game harvesting
  • implications of employer, regulator and international reviews of wild game meat industry
  • steps in the wild game meat supply chain
  • markets for the wild game meat products
  • key information included in the relevant Australian Standard for wild game meat
  • key information included in the relevant Australian Standard for pet meat
  • communication methods to interact effectively with work colleagues and community members.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • skills must be demonstrated in a wild game processing or harvesting environment or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
  • specifications:
  • relevant Australian Standards
  • approved arrangement or management plan
  • access to current state/territory and Commonwealth regulatory requirements for wild game harvesting, processing and animal welfare.

Assessment for this unit must include at least three forms of evidence.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7

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