AMPQUA304 — Perform carcase Meat Hygiene Assessment
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What an assessment for AMPQUA304 must cover
34 assessable components: 2 elements (13 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 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 Prepare for work
- 1.1Receive work instructions and clarify where required
- 1.2Identify health, safety and food safety hazards for task, and control associated risks
- 1.3Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing, and ensure correct fit
- 1.4Ensure knife is sharp and ready for use
- 1.5Identify approved sampling plan for sample size and frequency
2 Monitor carcase product
- 2.1Select samples for assessment according to the approved sampling plan
- 2.2Conduct assessment utilising appropriate facilities, lighting and time
- 2.3Monitor carcases for defects according to the agreed criteria and classification
- 2.4Scan carcases using the approved scanning lines
- 2.5Record defects accurately using the correct forms or electronic system
- 2.6Calculate defect ratings
- 2.7Implement immediate corrective action according to the Meat Hygiene Assessment (MHA) program’s requirements
- 2.8Monitor carcases according to the workplace requirements for hygiene and sanitation, and regulatory requirements
Performance evidence
- An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
- There must be evidence that the individual has performed Meat Hygiene Assessment (MHA) of at least 10 carcases, using the MHA program, including:
- identified defects
- determined defect ratings
- instigated corrective actions
- followed safe work procedures.
Knowledge evidence
- purpose of an MHA program
- regulatory and workplace requirements for monitoring carcase hygiene
- how carcase monitoring is to be undertaken
- how defects are detected, and types of defects to be identified on carcase product
- defect ratings for species or product
- levels of macro-contamination that are acceptable, marginal or unacceptable
- hygiene and sanitation requirements when monitoring product
- when and how corrective actions are to be taken in response to monitoring outcomes
- how the approved sample plan is implemented for product monitoring
- classification of defects
- workplace health and safety requirements when monitoring product
- safe work procedures for working with, sharpening and storing knives
- correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing for using knives.
Foundation skills
- Reading: Interpret work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Writing: Record defects using paper-based and/or digital format
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Questions about assessing AMPQUA304
What does an assessment tool for AMPQUA304 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AMPQUA304 needs to address all 34 unit components: 2 elements with 13 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for AMPQUA304?
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Related units
- AMPQUA201 — Follow electronic labelling and traceability systems in a food processing establishment
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- AMPQUA204 — Inspect meat for defects
- AMPQUA205 — Apply hygiene and sanitation practices
- AMPQUA206 — Follow food safety and quality programs
- AMPQUA207 — Operate metal detection unit
- AMPQUA301 — Comply with hygiene and sanitation requirements
- AMPQUA302 — Maintain food safety and quality programs
- AMPQUA303 — Collect and prepare standard samples
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