Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)
MTM30811
D605
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 21/12/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification is the trade qualification for butchers.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
butcher.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Complete a total of forty-three units of competency.In Stage 1:
- complete all fifteen (15) core units of competency from Group A
- complete one (1) elective unit of competency from group D.
In Stage 2:
- complete all ten (10) core units of competency from Group B
- complete one (1) elective unit of competency from Group E.
In Stage 3:
- complete all thirteen (13) core units of competency from Group C
- complete three (3) elective units of competency from Group F.
1. Group A - Stage 1 - Core Units
All fifteen (15) units must be completed from Group A
2. Group D - Stage 1 - Electives
One (1) unit to be completed.
The following group outlines one example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9047 | MTMR107C | Process sales transactions | 8 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - Stage 2 - Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8751 | MTMCOR203A | Apply Quality Assurance practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9050 | MTMR201C | Break and cut product using a bandsaw | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9057 | MTMR210B | Make and sell sausages | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9053 | MTMR204C | Package product using manual packing and labelling equipment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D8994 | MTMPR201C | Prepare and operate a bandsaw | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9114 | MTMSR201C | Prepare and slice meat cuts | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9058 | MTMR211B | Produce and sell value-added products | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9051 | MTMR202C | Provide advice on cooking and storage of meat products | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9115 | MTMSR202C | Trim meat to specifications | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9054 | MTMR207B | Use basic methods of meat cookery | 44 | Unit of competency |
4. Group E - Stage 2 - Electives
One (1) unit to be completed.
The following group outlines one example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9117 | MTMSR204C | Despatch meat product | 20 | Unit of competency |
5. Group C - Stage 3 - Core Units
All thirteen (13) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9080 | MTMR321A | Assess and address customer preferences | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9077 | MTMR318B | Assess and sell poultry product | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9061 | MTMR302C | Assess carcase/product quality | 8 | Unit of competency |
| D9062 | MTMR303C | Calculate yield of carcase or product | 8 | Unit of competency |
| D9076 | MTMR317B | Cure, corn and sell product | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9079 | MTMR320B | Locate, identify and assess meat cuts | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9063 | MTMR304C | Manage stock | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9064 | MTMR305C | Meet customer needs | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9066 | MTMR307C | Merchandise products and services | 12 | Unit of competency |
| D9067 | MTMR308C | Prepare and produce value-added products | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9119 | MTMSR302C | Prepare primal cuts | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D9060 | MTMR301C | Prepare specialised cuts | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9065 | MTMR306C | Provide advice on nutritional role of meat | 6 | Unit of competency |
6. Group F - Stage 3 - Elective Units
Three (3) units to be completed.
The following group outlines one example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9070 | MTMR311C | Cost and price meat products | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9073 | MTMR314B | Order stock in a meat enterprise | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WD983 | SIRXSLS201 | Sell products and services | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W312 | MTM30807 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J542 | MTM30813 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the national website at Training.gov.au.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 3/10/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships