AMPA3138 — Identify secondary sexual characteristics - beef

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What an assessment for AMPA3138 must cover

25 assessable components: 4 elements (11 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify beef categories and language according to age and gender

1.1Identify and explain the categories and classifications for beef using appropriate language and descriptions
1.2Identify and explain how category and classification impacts on meat quality, eating quality and customer/consumer preferences
1.3Identify and explain secondary sexual characteristics of beef carcases and how they can affect meat quality

2 Assess carcase for secondary sexual characteristics

2.1Make visual inspection of carcase and determine if secondary sexual characteristics are present
2.2Differentiate whether a carcase is likely to be a castrate or entire male
2.3Record secondary sexual characteristics information according to workplace procedures, amending beef category if necessary
2.4Identify and segregate carcases with secondary sexual characteristics according to workplace and customer requirements/procedures

3 Comply with workplace requirements for hygiene and safety

3.1Follow hygiene and sanitation processes during assessment
3.2Follow work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures during assessment

4 Report and store information

4.1Report information according to workplace procedures
4.2Store any documentation according to workplace requirements

Performance evidence

correctly identified the secondary sexual characteristics in a minimum of five beef carcases where the identity is questionable
reported findings to an appropriate person in the workplace
segregated carcase from processing as appropriate
recorded information appropriately
stored information appropriately

Knowledge evidence

the different classifications for male cattle based on age and gender
the secondary sexual characteristics that determine if an animal is classified as a castrate or entire male
the impact of gender on eating quality in beef
procedures for reporting and recording secondary sexual characteristics
workplace customer specifications
workplace policies and procedures for: • hygiene and sanitation • work health and safety

Foundation skills

Reading: Comprehends workplace documents such as vendor declarations and carcase identification/tickets Comprehends publications such as AUS-MEAT information or industry meat manuals
Writing: Completes workplace forms and reports for the workplace and customer
Oral communication: Reports assessment to workplace supervisor Discusses observations with appropriate personnel Asks questions to clarify information when unsure

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What does an assessment tool for AMPA3138 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AMPA3138 needs to address all 25 unit components: 4 elements with 11 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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