Unit of competency Outline
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Monitor the effective operations of electrical stimulation
Monitor the effective operations of electrical stimulation
Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3004
AMPA3004
State Code
BAZ37
BAZ37
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor an automated or manual electrical carcase stimulation unit to ensure that the carcases are receiving the optimal stimulation.This Unit is applicable to workers monitoring electrical stimulation units in slaughtering establishments.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor electrical stimulation unit
- 1.1 Monitor the electrical stimulation unit using the correct procedure to check electrical stimulation equipment operation
- 1.2 Use dummy load across each of the electrical inputs to check operation in accordance with work instructions and manufacturers’ specifications
- 1.3 Observe for and describe the normal reaction of carcases to electrical stimulation
- 1.4 Observe for and respond to any abnormal reaction of carcases to electrical stimulation
- 1.5 Follow up on requests for maintenance and check operation is normal
- 1.6 Follow workplace health and safety requirements for working around electrical stimulation units
2. Ensure routine checks of equipment by technicians are performed
- 2.1 Arrange or oversee routine checks to ensure a full check of the equipment is made including: electrical parameters, stored programs, electrical safety, electrodes and equipment integration
- 2.2 Review maintenance and equipment reports detailing the findings and recommendations and implement corrective actions
3. Respond to audits of carcase specification compliance
- 3.1 Describe the pH/temperature window and its importance to meat quality
- 3.2 Describe the audit process for electrical stimulation unit performance and the various potential findings
- 3.3 Respond to adverse audit findings including recommendations to alter stimulation inputs, alter stimulation time and adjust chilling regime
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE698 | MTMP3005A | Monitor the effective operations of electrical stimulation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDJ0 | AMP30616 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (General) | Qualification |