Packaging Rules

Total number of units = a minimum of nine (9), to a minimum value of 40 points
- Six (6) (20 points) core units, plus
- a minimum of three (3), to a minimum value of 20 points

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 at least elective three (3) units, to a minimum of 20 points
- units with a value of up to fifteen (15) points can be selected from a Certificate III in Meat Processing qualification in Slaughtering, Boning Room, Rendering, General, Packing Room, Livestock Handling, Quality Assurance or Meat Safety
- a maximum of four (4) units can be selected from other Certificate II level qualifications in this Training Package, or from another Training Package or accredited course. Units selected will be worth two (2) points. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in an abattoir and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2.
- units marked with an (ɸ) in the training package must be undertaken with at least one other unit from the same section
- Either AMPA2068 Inspect meat for defects or AMPA2078 Inspect meat for defects in a packing room may be selected. A candidate may not select both units.

Note: Please refer to Training.gov.au for the allocation of points to the imported units.