Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
MTM40211
D609
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 meat inspectors in meat processing enterprises, usually at export processing plants. At the time of endorsement of this Training Package legislation and regulatory requirements relating to meat inspection were undergoing considerable change at both state/territory and federal level. People seeking registration as a meat inspector should check the current requirements with their state or territory food authority or the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS), as appropriate.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
meat inspector.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Complete twenty-eight (28) units of competency in total.- sixteen (16) core units of competency
- a minimum of three (3) units from Group A
- a minimum of five (5) units from Group B.
1. Core Units
All sixteen (16) units must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB897 | BSBFLM312C | Contribute to team effectiveness | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WA696 | MSL954001A | Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8960 | MTMP3076B | Perform boning room Meat Hygiene Assessment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8958 | MTMP3074B | Perform carcase Meat Hygiene Assessment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8961 | MTMP3077B | Perform offal Meat Hygiene Assessment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8959 | MTMP3075B | Perform process monitoring for Meat Hygiene Assessment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WA655 | MSL904001A | Perform standard calibrations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D8940 | MTMP3046A | Prepare and present viscera for inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8936 | MTMP3042C | Prepare head for inspection | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WA670 | MSL922001A | Record and present data | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of five (5) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W316 | MTM40207 | Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDH9 | AMP40516 | Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships