Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - General)
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - General)
MTM30911
D606
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 20/04/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by smallgoods producers working in larger, factory-type smallgoods enterprises. Factories will often have specialised lines of production, (for example, hams and bacons) and use complex production machinery, and may not encompass the range of smallgoods production techniques found in traditional smallgoods enterprises.
This qualification 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 operator
slicing and packaging operator
slicer
product formulation operator.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Complete twenty-four (24) 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.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W313 | MTM30907 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - General) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDJ1 | AMP30916 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - General) | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships