Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)
MTM30813
J542
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 20/04/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification is the trade qualification for butchers.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
butcher.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Complete a total of forty-three (43) units of competency.In Stage 1:
- complete all fifteen (15)core units of competency from Group A
- complete one (1) elective unit of competency from group D
In Stage 2:
- complete all ten (10)core units of competency from Group B
- complete one (1) elective unit of competency from Group E
In Stage 3:
- complete all thirteen(13) core units of competency from Group C
- complete three (3) elective units of competency from Group F
1. Group A - Stage 1 Core Units
All fifteen (15) units must be completed in Stage 1.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
2. Group D - Stage 1 Elective Unit
One (1) unit must be completed for Stage 1.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9049 | MTMR109B | Monitor meat temperature from receival to sale | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9047 | MTMR107C | Process sales transactions | 8 | Unit of competency |
| D9048 | MTMR108B | Undertake minor routine maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - Stage 2 Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed for Stage 2.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9050 | MTMR201C | Break and cut product using a bandsaw | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WG254 | MTMCOR203B | Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9057 | MTMR210B | Make and sell sausages | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9053 | MTMR204C | Package product using manual packing and labelling equipment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D8994 | MTMPR201C | Prepare and operate a bandsaw | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9114 | MTMSR201C | Prepare and slice meat cuts | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9058 | MTMR211B | Produce and sell value-added products | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9051 | MTMR202C | Provide advice on cooking and storage of meat products | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9115 | MTMSR202C | Trim meat to specifications | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9054 | MTMR207B | Use basic methods of meat cookery | 44 | Unit of competency |
4. Group E - Stage 2 Elective Unit
One (1) unit must be completed for Stage 2.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD960 | SIRXFIN201 | Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9117 | MTMSR204C | Despatch meat product | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0779 | BSBITU101A | Operate a personal computer | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WG259 | MTMSR215A | Package meat and smallgoods for retail sale | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9116 | MTMSR203C | Package product using automatic packing and labelling equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9059 | MTMR212B | Receive meat product | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9056 | MTMR209B | Undertake routine preventative maintenance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D9055 | MTMR208B | Vacuum pack product in a retail operation | 80 | Unit of competency |
5. Group C - Stage 3 Core Units
All thirteen (13) units must be completed for Stage 3.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9080 | MTMR321A | Assess and address customer preferences | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9077 | MTMR318B | Assess and sell poultry product | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9061 | MTMR302C | Assess carcase/product quality | 8 | Unit of competency |
| D9062 | MTMR303C | Calculate yield of carcase or product | 8 | Unit of competency |
| D9076 | MTMR317B | Cure, corn and sell product | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9079 | MTMR320B | Locate, identify and assess meat cuts | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9063 | MTMR304C | Manage stock | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9064 | MTMR305C | Meet customer needs | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9066 | MTMR307C | Merchandise products and services | 12 | Unit of competency |
| WG258 | MTMR323A | Prepare and produce value-added products | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9119 | MTMSR302C | Prepare primal cuts | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D9060 | MTMR301C | Prepare specialised cuts | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9065 | MTMR306C | Provide advice on nutritional role of meat | 6 | Unit of competency |
6. Group F - Stage 3 Elective Units
Three (3) units must be completed for Stage 3.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D605 | MTM30811 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYV3 | AMP30815 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships