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AMPQUA407 — Conduct and validate pH/temperature declines to MSA standards

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What an assessment for AMPQUA407 must cover

39 assessable components: 4 elements (15 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 15 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 Operate and calibrate pH equipment

  • 1.1Conduct calibrations on temperature measurement equipment
  • 1.2Conduct calibrations on pH monitoring equipment
  • 1.3Demonstrate correct technique for pH/temperature measurement

2 Monitor the pH/temperature window of carcases

  • 2.1Conduct pH/temperature checks for validation purposes, in line with AUS-MEAT standards
  • 2.2Collect weekly and monthly data to ensure compliance with the pH/temperature window
  • 2.3Ensure readings are valid and sufficient
  • 2.4Record and report results

3 Analyse monitoring data

  • 3.1Generate reports for analysis of pH/temperature monitoring
  • 3.2Analyse results of pH/temperature monitoring
  • 3.3Recognise effects of heat shortening and cold shortening
  • 3.4Identify pH/temperature window

4 Suggest corrective action plans for non-conformance

  • 4.1Identify and evaluate factors impacting on pH/temperature window conformance
  • 4.2Identify reasons for non-conformance
  • 4.3Suggest corrective actions for window non-conformance
  • 4.4Conduct trials to achieve window conformance

Performance evidence

  • collected information on live animals for use in pH/temperature monitoring
  • conducted weekly and monthly monitoring of the pH/temperature window
  • observed, timed and followed carcases through the slaughter floor, recording the following: • carcase information • chiller number • immobiliser information (where relevant) • rigidity probe information (where relevant) • stimulation information (where relevant) • time entering the chiller • time stunned
  • analysed results to verify conformance
  • generated individual and lot average graphs to show pH/ temperature window conformance
  • operated and calibrated pH and temperature equipment
  • suggested corrective actions

Knowledge evidence

  • the scope and nature of MSA standards
  • MSA Standards Manual
  • AUS-MEAT National Accreditation Standards
  • effects of extreme weather events on pH decline
  • impact of electrical stimulation on pH decline
  • impact of chilling factors on pH/temperature decline
  • effects of transport on pH/temperature decline
  • how the time it takes a carcase to reach the chiller can impact on the rate of pH decline
  • pH/temperature window
  • how cold shortening occurs and characteristics of cold shortened product
  • how heat shortening occurs and characteristics of heat shortened product
  • how other electrical inputs can impact the rate of pH decline
  • the impact of slaughter floor temperature on rate of pH/temperature decline
  • glycogen and the relationship between stress and pH
  • pH and its importance for eating quality

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Access and interpret MSA Standards Manual
  • Numeracy: Generate graphs of pH/temperature data Identify trends in numerical data

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What does an assessment tool for AMPQUA407 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AMPQUA407 needs to address all 39 unit components: 4 elements with 15 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 15 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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