Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to operate manual carcase stimulation equipment or monitor automatic carcase stimulation equipment. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit is applicable to slaughter floor operatives responsible for the operation or monitoring of manual or automatic carcase stimulators. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Conduct pre-operational check of stimulation equipment |
1.1. Electrical stimulation unit is regularly checked to ensure it is in good working order. 1.2. Equipment is maintained by cleaning electrodes (where applicable). 1.3. Circuit boards or cards are replaced if a fault develops (where this forms part of operator's work instructions). |
2. Follow effective electrical stimulation procedures |
2.1. Electrical stimulation is applied within the required time after stunning. 2.2. Constant contact with electrodes is ensured during stimulation. 2.3. Occupatioanl Health and Safety (OH &S ) requirements are identified and met. 2.4. Stimulation is run to its full time according to the workplace or manufacturer's specifications for the type of stimulation equipment. 2.5. When using the nasal or rail methods, the carcase contact with the rubbing bar is maintained during electrical stimulation to ensure stimulation is effective. 2.6. Loss of voltage is prevented by keeping carcases separated during stimulation. 2.7. Peak voltage levels are checked and maintained to ensure effective stimulation. 2.8. Carcase is stimulated in accordance with workplace requirements. |
3. Check for ineffective stimulation |
3.1. Electrical stimulation unit is checked regularly to ensure that current is maintained to specified level, stimulation is applied within specified time limits after stunning, and duration of stimulation meets workplace requirements. 3.2. Electrodes are checked to ensure they are attached during stimulation. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Ability to:
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Required knowledge |
Knowledge of:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence. A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry. This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time. These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid, current, authentic and sufficient evidence. Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence - not three pieces of the same kind. In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice. This increases the legitimacy of the evidence. All assessment must be conducted against Australian meat industry standards and regulations. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Competency must be demonstrated in the workplace at normal chain speed. |
Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must be conducted in the workplace under normal production conditions. |
Method of assessment |
Recommended methods of assessment include:
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander, gender, or language backgrounds other than English. Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role. |
Guidance information for assessment |
A current list of resources for this unit of competency is available from MINTRAC www .mintrac .com .au or telephone 1800 817 462. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Stimulation equipment may include: |
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OH &S requirements may include: |
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Communication skills may include: |
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Regulatory requirements may include: |
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Workplace requirements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
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Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |