IMPMP137 Control a carcass electrical stimulation system
Overview
This standard is about the skills and knowledge needed for you to control a meat carcass electrical stimulation system in food operations. Electrical stimulation of carcasses may help increase tenderness in the beef or lamb final product.
You will need to be able to prepare to control and control a meat carcass electrical stunning system, adhere to regulatory and organisational standards and safely control a carcass electrical stimulation system.
This standard is for you if you work in food operations and are involved in controlling a carcass electrical stimulation system.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
prepare to operate an electrical stimulation system according to organisational requirements and standards
wear and use personal protective equipment according to regulatory standards and organisational requirements
check availability of electrical stimulation equipment
check equipment is in working order
check animals are being stunned and bled and are available for electrical stimulation
check carcass is shackled to allow safe electrical stimulation
use equipment to electrically stimulate carcasses adhering to organisational standard operating procedures
maintain rate of electrical stimulation to ensure organisational rate of production is maintained
make carcass available to next stage in production process
work within the limits of your responsibility, reporting problems to the relevant people
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand
the organisational and regulatory requirements and procedures that must be adhered to when controlling an electrical stimulation system
the specific health and safety standards to be adhered to when using electrical stimulation equipment
the personal protective equipment required when controlling an electrical stimulation system
why animal carcasses are electrically stimulated
the key features of an electrical stimulation system
the key controls of an electrical stimulation system
how to access organisational specifications
why it is important to adhere to organisational standard operating procedures and specifications
how to check the electrical stimulation system is operating correctly and electrical stimulation has taken place
how the positioning of the electrode on the carcass length, spinal cord or intra muscle can alter the effectiveness of the electrical stimulation
why the hanging position of the carcass can alter the effectiveness of electrical stimulation
voltages used in the electrical stimulation of beef and lamb
why it is important to work within the limits of your responsibility and report problems to the relevant people
IMPMP137 Control a carcass electrical stimulation system
Overview
This standard is about the skills and knowledge needed for you to control a meat carcass electrical stimulation system in food operations. Electrical stimulation of carcasses may help increase tenderness in the beef or lamb final product.
You will need to be able to prepare to control and control a meat carcass electrical stunning system, adhere to regulatory and organisational standards and safely control a carcass electrical stimulation system.
This standard is for you if you work in food operations and are involved in controlling a carcass electrical stimulation system.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand
Keywords: Meat; poultry; control; carcass; electrical; stimulation; food