Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Meat Processing

Diploma of Meat Processing

Qualification
National Code:
MTM50111
State Code:
D612
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1101 - Food And Hospitality
Original TGA Release Date
22/07/2011
Approved Date
03/10/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
650
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/07/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 22/07/2011 Current Approved
Description

The qualification is for people who are in a management position or who have the potential to move into these positions. People who enter this qualification will usually have substantial experience in a meat industry sector, and will be seeking to improve their business expertise and experience.

People who are considering undertaking this qualification need to be aware that it requires extensive reading, writing of assignments and project work. Previous study at a minimum of Certificate IV level is good preparation for Diploma level study.

The Diploma qualification is designed for people who are already employed in the industry and who have the opportunity to draw upon workplace experiences and to carry out assignments and projects in the workplace.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
production manager
maintenance manager
Quality Assurance manager
foreperson
shift manager
departmental manager
regulator
senior supervisor.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Complete ten (10) units of competency in total.
- four (4) core units of competency
- six (6) elective units of competency.

Two (2) of the elective units can be selected from a relevant Diploma or Advanced Diploma from this Training Package or any other Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to meat industry and must not duplicate units already contained within the qualification.
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8758 MTMCOR404A Facilitate hygiene and sanitation performance 30 Unit of competency
D8756 MTMCOR402C Facilitate Quality Assurance process 30 Unit of competency
D8755 MTMCOR401C Manage own work performance 20 Unit of competency
D8757 MTMCOR403A Participate in OH&S risk control process 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least four (4) of the six (6) units required to come from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D9033 MTMPSR5601C Design and manage the food safety system 100 Unit of competency
D9008 MTMPS5603C Develop, manage and maintain quality systems 100 Unit of competency
D9011 MTMPS5607C Manage and improve meat industry plant operations 100 Unit of competency
D0708 BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
WA669 MSL916005A Manage complex projects 60 Unit of competency
D9012 MTMPS5608C Manage environmental impacts of meat processing operations 90 Unit of competency
D9009 MTMPS5604C Manage maintenance systems 80 Unit of competency
D9034 MTMPSR5604C Manage new product/process development 100 Unit of competency
D9014 MTMPS5610C Manage transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products 80 Unit of competency
D9010 MTMPS5605C Manage utilities and energy 80 Unit of competency
D9013 MTMPS5609C Manage, maintain and continuously improve OHS plans and systems 100 Unit of competency
D0849 BSBMGT605B Provide leadership across the organisation 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W319 MTM50107 Diploma of Meat Processing Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AYV1 AMP50215 Diploma of Meat Processing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09960) PRODUCTION MANAGER (MEAT PROCESSING) Traineeship