Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
AMP30316
BDH8
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 10/09/2019 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 04/08/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by meat inspectors in meat processing enterprises whose duties include performing a post-mortem inspection and in some cases ante-mortem inspection.
People seeking registration as a meat inspector should check the current requirements with their state or territory food authority or the Australian Government - Agriculture, as appropriate, when selecting electives.
Graduates from this qualification will have a wide range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a specialised range of tools, materials and information to:
complete routine activities
provide and transmit solutions to predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
Graduates will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and to take limited responsibility in known and stable contexts within established parameters.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in twelve (12) or fifteen (15) units of competency (depending on elective selection):- ten (10) core units plus
- two (2) or five (5) elective units, depending on elective selections.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- select two (2) units from Group A or
- select one (1) unit from Group A and four (4) units from Group B
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAY49 | AMPA3119 | Apply food animal anatomy and physiology to inspection processes | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVX13 | AMPCOR202 | Apply hygiene and sanitation practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVX10 | AMPCOR205 | Communicate in the workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVX12 | AMPCOR203 | Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVX11 | AMPCOR204 | Follow safe work policies and procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAY37 | AMPA3131 | Identify and report emergency diseases of food animals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAY88 | AMPA3071 | Implement food safety program | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVX14 | AMPCOR201 | Maintain personal equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVX09 | AMPCOR206 | Overview the meat industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVW33 | AMPX209 | Sharpen knives | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
OPTION 1:
Select two (2) units from Group A
OPTION 2
Select one (1) unit from Group A and four (4) units from Group B
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
OPTION 1:
Select two (2) units from Group A
OPTION 2
Select one (1) unit from Group A and four (4) units from Group B
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D601 | MTM30311 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIZ6 | AMP30322 | Certificate III in Meat Safety Inspection | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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