Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)
AMP30815
AYV3
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 25/02/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 10/09/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 01/02/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 04/08/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 01/12/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is the trade qualification for butchers.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in forty four (44) units of competency:- thirty seven (37) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units.
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:
- one (1) unit from Group A (Stage 1)
- one (1) unit from Group B (Stage 2)
- one (1) unit from Group C (Stage 3)
- four (4) units from Groups C or D
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code on training.gov.au (TGA) indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table on TGA for details.
1. Core Units Stage 1
All fourteen (14) units must be completed for Stage 1.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
2. Core Units Stage 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVW71 | AMPR201 | Break and cut product using a bandsaw | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVX12 | AMPCOR203 | Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVW63 | AMPR208 | Make and sell sausages | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVW67 | AMPR204 | Package products using manual packing and labelling equipment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVW34 | AMPX201 | Prepare and operate bandsaw | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVW32 | AMPX210 | Prepare and slice meat cuts | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVW62 | AMPR209 | Produce and sell value-added products | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVW69 | AMPR202 | Provide advice on cooking and storage of meat products | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVW31 | AMPX211 | Trim meat to specifications | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVW66 | AMPR205 | Use basic methods of meat cookery | 44 | Unit of competency |
3. Core Units Stage 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVW39 | AMPR320 | Assess and address customer preferences | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVW42 | AMPR317 | Assess and sell poultry products | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVW56 | AMPR302 | Assess carcase or product quality | 8 | Unit of competency |
| AVW57 | AMPR303 | Calculate yield of carcase or product | 8 | Unit of competency |
| AVW43 | AMPR316 | Cure, corn and sell product | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVW41 | AMPR319 | Locate, identify and assess meat cuts | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVW54 | AMPR304 | Manage stock | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVW55 | AMPR305 | Meet customer needs | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVW52 | AMPR307 | Merchandise products, services | 12 | Unit of competency |
| AVW37 | AMPR322 | Prepare and produce value added products | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVW27 | AMPX304 | Prepare primal cuts | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVW58 | AMPR301 | Prepare specialised cuts | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVW53 | AMPR306 | Provide advice on nutritional role of meat | 6 | Unit of competency |
4. Group A Stage 1 Elective Units
One (1) unit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVW70 | AMPR108 | Monitor meat temperature from receival to sale | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVW73 | AMPR106 | Process sales transactions | 8 | Unit of competency |
| AVW72 | AMPR107 | Undertake minor routine maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Group B Stage 2 Elective Units
One (1) unit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWX42 | SIRRRTF001 | Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVW30 | AMPX213 | Despatch meat product | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAE50 | BSBITU111 | Operate a personal digital device | 20 | 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 |
| AVW60 | AMPR211 | Provide advice on meal solutions in a meat retail outlet | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVW61 | AMPR210 | Receive meat products | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVW64 | AMPR207 | Undertake routine preventative maintenance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVW65 | AMPR206 | Vacuum pack products in a retail operation | 80 | Unit of competency |
6. Group C Stage 3 Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVW47 | AMPR312 | Bone game meat | 8 | Unit of competency |
| AVW36 | AMPR324 | Break large stock carcases for retail sale | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVW38 | AMPR323 | Break small stock carcases for retail sale | 40 | Unit of competency |
7. Group D Stage 3 Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J542 | MTM30813 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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