Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture)
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture)
MTM31011
D607
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 20/04/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by smallgoods producers working in a small to medium-sized traditional smallgoods enterprise which produces a range of smallgoods products.
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:
smallgoods producer
smallgoods maker.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Complete twenty-six (26) units of competency in total.- five (5) core units of competency
- a minimum of two (2) units from Group A
- a minimum of seven (7) units from Group B
- a minimum of seven (7) units from Group C
- at least one (1) unit from Group D.
Up to four (4) elective units may be selected from any Certificate II or III qualification in this Training Package, or any other Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be relevant to smallgoods processing and must not duplicate any unit already contained in the qualification.
1. Core Units
All five (5) 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 |
| D8754 | MTMCOR206A | Overview the meat industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of two (2) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8247 | HLTFA301C | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8995 | MTMPS201C | Clean work area during operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9083 | MTMS101C | Handle materials and products | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9084 | MTMS102C | Pack smallgoods product | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4649 | FDFOP2061A | Use numerical applications in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of seven (7) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
A minimum of seven (7) units must be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9106 | MTMS308A | Batch meat | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9113 | MTMS315A | Blend meat product | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D9099 | MTMS301B | Cook, steam and cool product | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9018 | MTMPSR301C | Cure and corn product | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9112 | MTMS314A | Ferment and mature product | 36 | Unit of competency |
| D9098 | MTMS300B | Operate mixer, blender unit | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D9100 | MTMS302B | Prepare dried meat | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9110 | MTMS312A | Prepare meat-based pates and terrines for commercial sale | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9111 | MTMS313A | Prepare product formulations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9120 | MTMSR303A | Smoke product | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9105 | MTMS307A | Sort meat | 70 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W314 | MTM31007 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDI3 | AMP31016 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships