Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 6:23 AM AWST

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Certificate II in Meat Processing (Smallgoods)

Certificate II in Meat Processing (Smallgoods)

Qualification
National Code:
AMP20216
State Code:
BDI5
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
04/08/2016
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
500
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 10/09/2019 Current Approved
2.00 01/02/2018 Replaced Approved
1.00 04/08/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification covers work activities undertaken by workers in smallgoods establishments.
A substantial component of this qualification must be assessed on the job.
Graduates from this qualification will be able to:
access, record and act on a defined range of information from a range of sources
apply and communicate known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems
use a limited range of equipment to complete tasks involving known routines and procedures with a limited range of options.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in sixteen (16) units of competency:
- five (5) core units plus
- eleven (11) elective units.
- select three (3) units from Group A
- select six (6) units from Group B
- the remaining two (2) units may be selected from the elective list, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in Smallgoods processing and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2.

Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in Smallgoods processing and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
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
AVX09 AMPCOR206 Overview the meat industry 20 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least three (3) 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
BAX93 AMPX202 Clean work area during operations 40 Unit of competency
BAY20 AMPS101 Handle materials and products 30 Unit of competency
BAY19 AMPS102 Pack smallgoods product 30 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
OAM99 FBPOPR2069 Use numerical applications in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

At least six (6) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAX82 AMPX301 Assess product in chillers 80 Unit of competency
BAZ45 AMPA2174 Clean after operations - boning room 40 Unit of competency
BAX90 AMPX205 Clean chillers 20 Unit of competency
AXI72 CPPCLO3038 Clean food-handling areas 20 Unit of competency
AVW30 AMPX213 Despatch meat product 20 Unit of competency
BAY13 AMPS210 Inspect carton meat 50 Unit of competency
BBA34 AMPA2048 Inspect forequarter and remove contamination 20 Unit of competency
BBA36 AMPA2047 Inspect hindquarter and remove contamination 20 Unit of competency
BAY09 AMPS213 Manually link and tie product 20 Unit of competency
BAY15 AMPS206 Manually shape and form product 30 Unit of competency
BAY10 AMPS212 Measure and calculate routine workplace data 30 Unit of competency
AWM73 TLID2013 Move materials mechanically using automated equipment 40 Unit of competency
BAY17 AMPS203 Operate bar and coder systems 30 Unit of competency
BAX89 AMPX206 Operate forklift in a specific workplace 60 Unit of competency
BAX81 AMPX218 Operate metal detection unit 20 Unit of competency
BAX92 AMPX203 Operate scales and semi-automatic labelling machinery 80 Unit of competency
AVW28 AMPX214 Package meat and smallgoods product for retail sale 20 Unit of competency
AVW29 AMPX212 Package product using automatic packing and labelling equipment 30 Unit of competency
BAX83 AMPX217 Package product using gas flushing process 40 Unit of competency
BAY18 AMPS201 Package product using thermoform process 40 Unit of competency
AVW32 AMPX210 Prepare and slice meat cuts 30 Unit of competency
BAY11 AMPS211 Prepare dry ingredients 16 Unit of competency
AWO58 MSL922001 Record and present data 60 Unit of competency
BAY12 AMPS209 Rotate meat product 10 Unit of competency
BAY16 AMPS208 Rotate stored meat 10 Unit of competency
BAY22 AMPS205 Select, identify and prepare casings 50 Unit of competency
AVW33 AMPX209 Sharpen knives 40 Unit of competency
BAY14 AMPS207 Slice product using simple machinery 60 Unit of competency
BAZ90 AMPA2109 Store carcase product 20 Unit of competency
BAZ92 AMPA2110 Store carton product 20 Unit of competency
AVW31 AMPX211 Trim meat to specifications 20 Unit of competency
BAX88 AMPX207 Vacuum pack product 80 Unit of competency
BBF61 FBPOPR2007 Work in a freezer storage area 20 Unit of competency
BBH00 FBPOPR2010 Work with temperature controlled stock 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D596 MTM20211 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Smallgoods) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR00700) MEAT PROCESSING - SMALLGOODS (LEVEL 2) Traineeship