MTMP2035C Operate nose roller

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MTMP2035C Operate nose roller

Modification History

Not applicable.

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a nose roller or similar machine to mechanically skin a sheep head.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit is applicable to slaughter floor operations.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units

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. Skin sheep head	1.1. Sheep head is skinned to workplace requirements. 1.2. Sheep head is skinned to Occupational Health and Safety OH&S, and hygiene and sanitation requirements. 1.3. Pelt is removed cleanly. 1.4. Sheep head is skinned without contamination or cross-contamination. 1.5. Nose roller is used in accordance with work instructions. 1.6. Waste is disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements.

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
Ability to: demonstrate the basic start-up operations and routine maintenance as prescribed in the work instructions operate the nose roller in accordance with work instructions operate the nose roller in accordance with OH&S requirements clean and sanitise, and follow basic maintenance program for the nose roller in accordance with workplace requirements dispose of waste in accordance with workplace requirements keep work area clean and tidy work effectively as an individual and as part of a team apply relevant regulatory requirements 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
Required knowledge
OH&S requirements associated with nose roller basic operation of nose roller uses of head meat and offal work instruction for operating a nose roller relevant regulatory requirements sources of contamination of heads

Evidence Guide

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	Competency must be demonstrated at chain speed.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must occur in the workplace under normal production conditions.
Method of assessment	Recommended methods of assessment include: quiz of underpinning knowledge workplace demonstration 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

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.
Workplace requirements may include:	enterprise-specific requirements OH&S requirements Quality Assurance (QA) requirements Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) the ability to perform the task to production requirements work instructions.
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.
Hygiene and sanitation requirements may include:	relevant government regulations workplace requirements.
Regulatory requirements may include:	Export Control Act 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.

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