Unit of competency details

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to apply regulatory and workplace requirements for the inspection of meat transport containers and vehicles.

Application of the unit 

Inspection of containers and trucks prior to the transport of meat products is a mandatory requirement and is undertaken by meat safety and/or Quality Assurance (QA) officers.

Prerequisite units 

Nil

Employability skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

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.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Inspect meat transport container  or vehicle

1.1. Regulatory  and workplace requirements  for vehicles and containers are identified.

1.2. Sources of potential contamination are identified and explained.

1.3. Meat transport vehicle or container is inspected for compliance with licensing requirements.

1.4. Meat transport vehicle or container is inspected for compliance with regulatory and workplace requirements.

1.5. Corrective action is taken if vehicles or containers do not meet workplace or regulatory requirements.

1.6. Reports  are completed to workplace requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

Ability to:

• apply mathematical applications  where relevant
• complete literacy and numeracy  tasks to a standard required in the workplace
• work effectively as an individual and as part of a team
• follow enterprise and regulatory inspection procedures for meat transport vehicles
• identify non-conformance in hygiene and sanitation, Occupational Health and Safety  (OH &S ) and licensing requirements
• prepare reports clearly and concisely in standard formats
• take action to improve own work performance as a result of self-evaluation, feedback from others, or in response to changed work practices or technology
• take corrective action if vehicle or container does not meet workplace or regulatory requirements

Required knowledge 

Knowledge of:

• potential sources of contamination
• regulatory and enterprise hygiene and sanitation requirements related to inspection of meat transport vehicles or containers
• licensing and registration requirements for meat transport vehicles

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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.

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 

Candidates must be able to implement current regulatory requirements.

Context of , and specific resources for assessment 

Assessment has to utilise actual containers or vehicles for inspection activities.

Method of assessment 

Recommended methods of assessment are:

• assignment
• quiz of underpinning knowledge
• verified work log or diary
• workplace demonstration of competency for the assessor
• workplace project
• workplace referee or third party report of performance over time.

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 

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.

Types of container  or vehicle may include those used in transport by:

• air
• rail
• ship
• truck.

Regulatory requirements  may include:

• Export Control Act
• hygiene and sanitation requirements
• relevant Australian Standards
• relevant regulations
• requirements set out in AS 4696:2007 Australian Standard for Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption
• state and territory regulations regarding meat processing.

Workplace requirements  may include:

• enterprise-specific procedures
• OH&S requirements
• QA requirements
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• the ability to perform the task to production requirements
• work instructions.

Reports  may be:

• diagrammatic, sketch, tabular, graphic
• prepared using information and mathematical data from a range of sources
• presented in writing and in standard formats
• presented orally.

Mathematical applications  may:

• include calculation, estimation, collation and recording of data
• involve the use of a calculator or other electronic aid
• relate to percentages, decimal numbers, time, temperature, humidity, quantity, frequency, ratio, viscosity and density.

Literacy and numeracy tasks  include:

• accurate transcription and collation of data from a variety of sources
• recognition and interpretation of signs, symbols, codes, numbers.

OH &S requirements  may include:

• enterprise OH&S policies, procedures and programs
• OH&S legal requirements
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include:

• coats and aprons
• ear plugs or muffs
• eye and facial protection
• head-wear
• lifting assistance
• mesh aprons
• protective boot covers
• protective hand and arm covering
• protective head and hair covering
• uniforms
• waterproof clothing
• work, safety or waterproof footwear

• requirements set out in standards and codes of practice.

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Co-requisite units 

Competency field