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Participate in OH&S risk control process

Participate in OH&S risk control process

Unit of competency
National Code
MTMCOR403A
State Code
D8757
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/06/2014
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
30/06/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to participate in the reduction of OH&S risks in a meat processing plant.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Participate in workplace inspections
  • 1.1. Group processes are facilitated to identify potential OH&S hazards.
  • 1.2. Workplace inspections are participated in to identify potential hazards as appropriate.
  • 1.3. Reporting obligations are fulfilled.
  • 1.4. Risk control processes are implemented.
2. Participate in OH&S risk control process
  • 2.1. Risk assessment processes are participated in.
  • 2.2. Hazards are controlled in accordance with hierarchy of controls.
  • 2.3. Workplace procedures for dealing with hazardous events are initiated.
  • 2.4. Information is provided to relevant parties in line with action or is reported to designated personnel.
3. Monitor implementation of safe work practices
  • 3.1. Compliance with safe work practices is demonstrated by example.
  • 3.2. Safe work performance by employees is monitored.
  • 3.3. Safe work practices are implemented in accordance with regulatory requirements.
4. Assist development of safe work practices
  • 4.1. Changes to work procedures or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are developed in line with outcomes of risk control processes and regulatory requirements.
  • 4.2. Employees are consulted in relation to the development of safe work practices.
  • 4.3. Employee understanding of safe work procedures on-the-job is reinforced.
5. Contribute to participative arrangements for the management of OH&S
  • 5.1. Organisational procedures for consultation over OH&S issues are implemented and monitored to ensure that all members of the work group have the opportunity to contribute.
  • 5.2. Issues raised through consultation are dealt with and resolved promptly or referred to the appropriate personnel for resolution in accordance with workplace procedures.
  • 5.3. Outcomes of consultation over OH&S issues are made known to the work group promptly.
6. Contribute to workplace rehabilitation program as appropriate
  • 6.1. Contributions are made to workplace rehabilitation programs in accordance with rehabilitation co-ordinator and/or rehabilitation providers requirements.
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.
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.
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.
Workplace requirements may include:
enterprise-specific procedures
OH&S requirements
Quality Assurance requirements
SOPs
the ability to perform the task to production requirements
work instructions.
Hazard controlequipment may include:
dust extractors
machine guards
mechanical aids
acoustic insulation
PPE.
Communication skills may include:
applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
being appropriately assertive
empathising
establishing/using networks
interpreting the needs of internal/external customers
listening and understanding
negotiating responsively
persuading effectively
reading and interpreting workplace-related documentation
sharing information
speaking clearly and directly
working with diverse individuals and groups
writing to audience needs.
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 while exercising an appropriate level of involvement in the risk control process.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must include demonstration of competence in a meat establishment.
Method of assessment
Recommended methods of assessment include:
assignment
quiz of underpinning knowledge
simulation
verified work log or diary
workplace demonstration
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6870 MTMMP70C Participate in OHS risk control process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVX06 AMPCOR403 Participate in workplace health and safety risk control process Unit of competency