Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
AMP40516
BDH9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 10/09/2019 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 3.00 | 01/02/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 19/12/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 04/08/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by meat inspectors in meat processing enterprises, usually at export processing plants. It covers the duties of a meat inspector performing post-mortem inspection and, in some cases, ante-mortem inspection.
People seeking registration as a meat inspector should check the current requirements with their state or territory food authority or the Australian Government - Agriculture, as appropriate, when selecting electives.
This qualification differs from the Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety) in that it addresses the skills and knowledge necessary to oversee the implementation of Approved Arrangements and workplace health and safety programs.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in twenty one (21) or twenty four (24) (depending on elective selection) units of competency:- fourteen (14) core units plus
- seven (7) or ten (10) (depending on elective selection) 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:
- select two (2) units from Group A OR select one (1) unit from Group A and four (4) units from Group B, and
- select five (5) units from Group C
1. Core Units
All fourteen (14) units must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units
Option 1:
Select two (2) units from Group A or
Option 2:
Select one (1) unit from Group A and four (4) units from Group B
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Option 1:
Select two (2) units from Group A or
Option 2:
Select one (1) unit from Group A and four (4) units from Group B
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Five (5) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D609 | MTM40211 | Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIZ3 | AMP40522 | Certificate IV in Meat Safety Inspection | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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