Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing)
Certificate II in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing)
MTM20311
D597
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 workers working in meat retailing enterprises. It is appropriate for inclusion as a VET in Schools program.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
butcher shop sales assistant
meat department worker
assistant butcher
meat wholesale worker
boning room assistant.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Complete twenty seven (27) units in total.- complete all five (5) core units of competency
- complete a minimum of eight (8) elective units from Group A
- complete a minimum of eight (8) elective units from Group B.
A maximum of five (5) units can be selected from other Certificate II or III qualifications in this Training Package, or from another Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be relevant to meat retailing and must not duplicate units already contained within 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 |
| 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 |
| D4649 | FDFOP2061A | Use numerical applications in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of eight (8) units must be completed 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 |
| WC115 | CPPCLO3038A | Clean food-handling areas | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9042 | MTMR101C | Identify species and meat cuts | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D8749 | MTMCOR201A | Maintain personal equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9045 | MTMR104C | Prepare minced meat and minced meat products | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9047 | MTMR107C | Process sales transactions | 8 | Unit of competency |
| D9046 | MTMR106C | Provide service to customers | 7 | Unit of competency |
| D9052 | MTMR203C | Select, weigh and package meat for sale | 8 | Unit of competency |
| D9017 | MTMPSR203A | Sharpen knives | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9044 | MTMR103C | Store meat product | 5 | Unit of competency |
| D9043 | MTMR102C | Trim meat for further processing | 8 | Unit of competency |
| D9048 | MTMR108B | Undertake minor routine maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of eight (8) units must be completed from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W304 | MTM20307 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYV7 | AMP20415 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing) | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships