NZQA registered unit standard
28235 version 1
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Title
Operate a robotic breaking and boning process in a meat processing
operation
Level
4
Purpose
Credits
20
This unit standard is for experienced people who work in a
boning operations department in a meat processing operation.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of the robotic breaking and boning process; prepare
robotic breaking and boning equipment for operation; operate
and monitor robotic breaking and boning equipment; and shut
down robotic breaking and boning equipment in a meat
processing operation.
Classification
Meat Processing > Boning Operations
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Normal production speeds apply to the performance of this activity.
2
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to – Health and
Safety in Employment Act 1992, Animal Products Act 1999.
3
Resource documents include but are not limited to – Industry Standard 6/Industry
Agreed Standard 6 (IS6/IAS6) – Processing of Edible Product, available from the
Ministry for Primary Industries at http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/industry/sectors/meatostrich-emu-game/meatman/index.htm.
4
Definitions
Organisational requirements – instructions to staff on policies and procedures that
are documented in memo, electronic, or manual format and available in the
workplace.
Production specifications – product specifications set by the company and/or client
relating to cuts, weights, presentation, and packaging of meat products.
5
Range
Meat products may include but are not limited to – bobby calves, cattle, sheep and
lambs, deer, pig, goat, horses and other animals used in the meat processing sector.
Robotic breaking and boning equipment is associated with meat processing post
slaughter and dressing and prior to further processing, and may include but is not
limited to – x-ray scanning, feeder chains, primal cutting machines, transfer robots,
further breaking and pre-trimming equipment, spinal cord removal, chine bone
machines.
Primary Industry Training Organisation
Code 101558
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
28235 version 1
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the robotic breaking and boning process used in a meat
processing operation.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The equipment and operating principles of the robotic breaking and boning
process are identified and described in terms of how they interface with related
sub-processes.
1.2
The physical properties of raw materials are identified and described in terms of
the effect on robotic breaking and boning process outcomes.
Range
1.3
The finished products are described in terms of organisational quality
requirements.
Range
1.4
physical properties include but are not limited to – carcass size
and weight, alignments for cuts and extractions during processing.
evidence of three different products is required.
Methods of monitoring control points and maintaining control of homogenising
equipment are described in terms of causes of variation and corrective actions
required.
Range
evidence is required of three different methods used in the
candidate’s workplace.
1.5
Cleaning and sanitation requirements are described in terms of agents used,
hygiene, importance of cleaning records and communication, and importance of
protecting sensitive equipment from harm.
1.6
Safety issues are identified and described in terms of responsibilities for
reporting problems.
Range
safety issues include but are not limited to – health and safety
hazards and controls, lockout procedures.
Outcome 2
Prepare robotic breaking and boning equipment for operation in a meat processing
operation.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Production specifications are identified for robotic breaking and boning
equipment in accordance with organisational requirements.
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2.2
Materials and service necessary for the robotic breaking and boning process
are confirmed and available to meet production specifications.
2.3
Robotic breaking and boning equipment is checked to ensure status, condition,
and readiness for use in accordance with organisational requirements.
2.4
Robotic breaking and boning equipment is set up to meet production
specifications.
Outcome 3
Operate and monitor robotic breaking and boning equipment in a meat processing
operation.
Range
monitoring may include but is not limited to – cut specifications, blade and saw
condition, mechanical faults, throughput, taking samples, conducting tests.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Robotic breaking and boning equipment is started up in accordance with
organisational requirements.
3.2
Control points are monitored to confirm performance with production
specifications in accordance with organisational requirements.
3.3
Robotic breaking and boning equipment is monitored to confirm operating
condition in accordance with organisational requirements.
3.4
The finished product is checked to ensure it meets production specifications.
3.5
Any out of specification product, processes, or equipment performance is
identified, rectified, and/or reported in accordance with organisational
requirements.
Outcome 4
Shut down robotic breaking and boning equipment in a meat processing operation.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Robotic breaking and boning equipment is shut down in accordance with
organisational requirements.
Range
shutdown includes but is not limited to – routine, emergency
situation.
4.2
Safety checks to ensure equipment is locked out are carried out as required for
maintenance and cleaning in accordance with organisational requirements.
4.3
Workplace information on production, traceability, food and product safety,
equipment status, production, and quality is recorded in accordance with
organisational requirements.
Primary Industry Training Organisation
Code 101558
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
Planned review date
28235 version 1
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31 December 2019
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
27 January 2015
N/A
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0033
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Comments on this unit standard
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Primary Industry Training Organisation
Code 101558
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016