Unit of competency Outline
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Operate blow line
Operate blow line
Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP2183C
MTMP2183C
State Code
D8894
D8894
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a blow line to transport raw materials for rendering operations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Operate blow line
- 1.1. Blow line is operated to ensure raw material moves down blow line.
- 1.2. Consistency of raw materials is monitored.
- 1.3. Temperature is monitored.
- 1.4. Quantity of raw materials in blow tank is monitored.
2. Clean blow line
- 2.1. Blow line is cleaned regularly in accordance with workplace requirements.
3. Fix blockages
- 3.1. Blockages are identified and fixed to keep product moving down line.
4. Maintain blow line
- 4.1. Blow line maintenance is conducted regularly in accordance with workplace requirements.
5. Monitor filling and emptying of raw material receival bins
- 5.1. Filling and emptying of raw material receival bins is monitored to prevent overfilling.
- 5.2. Blockages in drainage are cleared in accordance with workplace requirements.
6. Check size reduction equipment
- 6.1. Size reduction equipment is checked for wear in accordance with workplace requirements.
7. Operate metal detector
- 7.1. Metal detector or magnet sensitivity is checked regularly.
- 7.2. Metal detector or magnet is operated in accordance with workplace requirements.
- 7.3. Metal is removed from magnet or product.
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.
Regulatory requirements may include:
Export Control Act
hygiene and sanitation requirements
relevant regulations
requirements set out in AS 5008:2001 Australian Standard for the Hygienic Rendering of Animal Products
requirements set out in AS 4696:2007 Australian Standard for Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption.
Communication skills may include:
applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
listening and understanding
sharing information
speaking clearly and directly
working with diverse individuals and groups.
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.
Regulatory requirements may include:
Export Control Act
hygiene and sanitation requirements
relevant regulations
requirements set out in AS 5008:2001 Australian Standard for the Hygienic Rendering of Animal Products
requirements set out in AS 4696:2007 Australian Standard for Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption.
Communication skills may include:
applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
listening and understanding
sharing information
speaking clearly and directly
working with diverse individuals and groups.
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 under normal operating conditions for the rendering plant.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must be undertaken in an operating rendering plant.
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.
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 under normal operating conditions for the rendering plant.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must be undertaken in an operating rendering plant.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAZ53 | AMPA2159 | Operate blow line | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D595 | MTM20111 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) | Qualification |