Unit of competency Outline

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Inspect wild game field depot

Inspect wild game field depot

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPG307
State Code
OCS13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect a wild game field depot.The unit applies to individuals working in a wild game meat business who are required to conduct and report on inspections of wild game field depots. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and food safety regulations and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for inspection
  • 1.1 Negotiate and confirm inspection time with field depot operator
  • 1.2 Confirm scope of inspection, including compliance with relevant standards and legislation
  • 1.3 Access workplace documents or templates required for inspection and verify documentation to be used meets requirements for inspection
  • 1.4 Prepare documentation according to inspection requirements
2. Inspect wild game field depot food safety program
  • 2.1 Verify field depot has documented food safety program on site
  • 2.2 Review food safety program for accuracy and compliance with standards and legislation
  • 2.3 Question field depot operator to verify their understanding of the program
3. Inspect site and equipment
  • 3.1 Conduct visual assessment of field depot to verify it is clean and sanitised, seals are intact, the depot is free of rust or flaking paint, and that lighting meets industry standards
  • 3.2 Confirm facilities enable hygiene and sanitation, including adequate supply of potable water, hand wash facilities and facilities for cleaning and sanitising equipment
  • 3.3 Confirm that regular hygiene checks have been conducted and recorded
  • 3.4 Check that equipment and machinery is in good working order
  • 3.5 Check equipment maintenance is conducted regularly, and maintenance records are compliant and accurate
  • 3.6 Verify temperature is monitored and recorded accurately, and monitoring instruments have been calibrated
4. Inspect wild game animal carcase process and storage
  • 4.1 Check wild game animal carcases are tagged and recorded according to regulatory requirements
  • 4.2 Verify carcases have been delivered to field depot within time requirements
  • 4.3 Confirm carcases are hung and spaced according to regulatory requirements
  • 4.4 Check carcases have been killed and bled according to regulatory requirements
  • 4.5 Confirm no gut or faecal contamination is present
  • 4.6 Check the bladder has been removed and pluck is intact and attached
  • 4.7 Verify muscle temperature has been checked and recorded according to regulatory requirements
5. Check field depot operator
  • 5.1 Confirm field depot operator holds required qualifications, licenses and accreditation
  • 5.2 Check that field depot operator follows hygiene and sanitation requirements when processing wild game
6. Prepare inspection report
  • 6.1 Complete inspection checklists according to workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 6.2 Discuss initial inspection findings with field depot operator, and issue any non-compliance notices if required
  • 6.3 Prepare inspection report and present recommendations and opportunities for improvement to appropriate personnel
  • 6.4 Store inspection report using workplace processes and systems
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