Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 6:02 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance)

Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance)

Qualification
National Code:
AMP40415
State Code:
AYV8
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1101 - Food And Hospitality
Original TGA Release Date
01/12/2015
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
420
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2020
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 18/12/2020 Current Transition (Replaced)
3.00 10/09/2019 Replaced Approved
2.00 01/02/2018 Replaced Approved
1.00 01/12/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification covers work activities undertaken by Quality Assurance officers in meat processing enterprises.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in twelve (12) units of competency:
- six (6) core units plus
- six (6) elective units.

The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- four (4) units from the elective list
- two (2) additional units from the elective list, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.

Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in Quality Assurance and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVW19 AMPX404 Conduct an internal audit of a documented program 40 Unit of competency
AVX05 AMPCOR404 Facilitate hygiene and sanitation performance 30 Unit of competency
AVX08 AMPCOR402 Facilitate Quality Assurance Process 30 Unit of competency
AVX07 AMPCOR401 Manage own work performance 20 Unit of competency
AVW03 AMPX420 Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of a HACCP and Quality Assurance system 60 Unit of competency
AVX06 AMPCOR403 Participate in workplace health and safety risk control process 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least four (4) and up to six (6) unit to be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVX19 AMPA403 Apply meat science 30 Unit of competency
OAM91 FBPAUD4001 Assess compliance with food safety programs 60 Unit of competency
BBH67 AMPX312 Calculate carcase yield in a boning room 35 Unit of competency
OAM73 FBPAUD4002 Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits 40 Unit of competency
AVV98 AMPX425 Conduct a document review 60 Unit of competency
OBD54 AMPA417 Conduct an animal welfare audit of a meat processing plant 40 Unit of competency
AVX18 AMPA404 Conduct and validate pH and temperature declines to MSA standards 20 Unit of competency
OAL89 FBPAUD4003 Conduct food safety audits 80 Unit of competency
AVW18 AMPX405 Conduct statistical analysis of process 80 Unit of competency
OBD48 AMPX429 Develop and implement a TACCP and VACCP plan 35 Unit of competency
AVX17 AMPA405 Develop and implement Quality Assurance program for a rendering plant 60 Unit of competency
AVW01 AMPX422 Develop and implement work instructions and SOPs 40 Unit of competency
OBD47 AMPX430 Develop, implement and evaluate a pest control program in a meat processing premises 35 Unit of competency
OAM64 FBPAUD4004 Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards 80 Unit of competency
AVX21 AMPA401 Implement a Meat Hygiene Assessment program 30 Unit of competency
OBD57 AMPA415 Manage biogas facilities 35 Unit of competency
AVW17 AMPX406 Manage or oversee an external audit of the establishment's quality system 20 Unit of competency
OBD56 AMPA414 Manage the collection, monitoring and reporting of animal health data from a meat processing plant 55 Unit of competency
AVW20 AMPX403 Monitor and overview the production of Uncooked Comminuted Fermented Meat (UCFM) 30 Unit of competency
OBD55 AMPA416 Oversee humane handling of animals 20 Unit of competency
OCS08 AMPX431 Oversee meat processing establishment's Halal compliance 55 Unit of competency
AVX20 AMPA402 Oversee plant compliance with the Australian standards for meat processing 20 Unit of competency
AVW04 AMPX419 Participate in product recall 40 Unit of competency
OBD49 AMPX428 Plan, conduct and report a workplace incident investigation 35 Unit of competency
AVV99 AMPX424 Raise and validate requests for export permits and Meat Transfer Certificates 20 Unit of competency
BBH64 AMPA413 Review or develop an Emergency Animal Disease Response Plan 35 Unit of competency
AVW08 AMPX415 Specify beef product using AUS-MEAT language 40 Unit of competency
AVW06 AMPX417 Specify pork product using AUS-MEAT language 40 Unit of competency
AVW07 AMPX416 Specify sheep product using AUS-MEAT language 30 Unit of competency
AVV97 AMPX426 Undertake chiller assessment to AUS-MEAT requirements 80 Unit of competency
AVX23 AMPA400 Utilise refrigeration index 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D610 MTM40311 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BIZ4 AMP40222 Certificate IV in Meat Processing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

The following units must be completed prior to commencing this qualification:
AMPCOR201 Maintain personal equipment
AMPCOR202 Apply hygiene and sanitation practices
AMPCOR203 Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements
AMPCOR204 Follow safe work policies and procedures
AMPCOR205 Communicate in the workplace
AMPCOR206 Overview the meat industry

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10880) MEAT PROCESSING - QUALITY ASSURANCE (LEVEL 4) Traineeship