View Unit : Understand how to monitor carcase operations in meat processing

Unit

Unit Reference Number

F/502/8030

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Understand how to monitor carcase operations in meat processing

Unit Level

Level 3

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

4.2 Manufacturing Technologies

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

This unit is designed to assess the knowledge and understanding of learners in the workplace context, when monitoring carcase operations in a meat processing business. It can be assessed on or off the job.

The learner must demonstrate their current knowledge and understanding, to meet all assessment criteria. Assessment methods appropriate to the needs of the learner must be used to generate satisfactory evidence of knowledge and understanding.

The Improve Assessment Strategy for Proficiency Qualifications in Food and Drink sets out the overarching assessment requirements.

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand how to organise carcase operations	1.1	Describe the machinery, equipment and utilities used in carcase operations, including Skinning Splitting Removal of head/feet/specified risk material Evisceration Trimming
		1.2	Describe how to plan throughput schedules and output targets for carcase operations
		1.3	Explain how to allocate specific tasks and duties making best use of staff competence and experience
		1.4	Outline how to record, report and complete documentation for carcase operations.
2	Understand how to control carcase operations	2.1	Outline how to identify and deal with regulatory breaches in carcase operations
		2.2	Explain how to organise the carcase processing area to maximise resources during Skinning Splitting Removal of head/feet/specified risk material Evisceration Trimming
		2.3	Outline how to ensure that physical resources needed for the dressing process are available and functioning
		2.4	Describe the importance of controlling quality and quantity of output from carcase operations
		2.5	Explain problems affecting quality or quantity of output from carcase operations, and how to deal with problems including Technical issues Resource issues Compliance issues
		2.6	Outline how to identify and deal with deviations from throughput schedules and output targets.

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