Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Rendering)
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Rendering)
MTM30411
D602
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 21/12/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by workers in rendering plants. It is not appropriate for use as a pre-vocational qualification or for inclusion as a VET in Schools program.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
renderer/by-products operator.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
- Complete all six (6) core units of competency- Complete a minimum of four (4) elective units of competency to the minimum value of thirty (30)points.
A maximum of three (3) units can be selected from other Certificate III qualifications in this Training Package, or from another Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be relevant to the identified rendering job role and must not duplicate units already contained within the qualification. Units selected will be worth 2 points.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8750 | MTMCOR202A | Apply hygiene and sanitation practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8751 | MTMCOR203A | Apply Quality Assurance practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8753 | MTMCOR205A | Communicate in the workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8752 | MTMCOR204A | Follow safe work policies and procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8749 | MTMCOR201A | Maintain personal equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8754 | MTMCOR206A | Overview the meat industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Complete a minimum of four (4) elective units to the minimum value of thirty (30) points.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit points and other available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8971 | MTMP3090B | Implement a Quality Assurance program for rendering plant | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D8966 | MTMP3085C | Monitor boiler operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D8962 | MTMP3081C | Operate batch cooker | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D8968 | MTMP3087C | Operate blood processing plant | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D8963 | MTMP3082C | Operate continuous cooker | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D8964 | MTMP3083C | Operate press | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D8967 | MTMP3086C | Operate tallow processing plant | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D8965 | MTMP3084C | Operate wet rendering process | 100 | Unit of competency |
| D8969 | MTMP3088C | Produce rendered products hygienically | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D8970 | MTMP3089C | Render edible products | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W309 | MTM30407 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Rendering) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDI1 | AMP30416 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Rendering) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships