Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing)
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing)
Qualification
National Code:
MTM30800
MTM30800
State Code:
E238
E238
TGA Status:
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Archived
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1101 - Food And Hospitality
Original TGA Release Date
29/11/2000
Approved Date
11/01/2001
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
720
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/11/2000
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 29/11/2000 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1.
CORE UNITS
All six core units must be completed, together with the following:
- Nine AQF Level 1 compulsory technical units
- One AQF Level 1 optional technical unit
- Ten AQF Level 2 compulsory technical units
- One AQF Level 2 optional technical unit
- Fourteen AQF Level 3 compulsory technical units
- Two AQF Level 3 optional technical units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1515 | MTMMP2B | Apply hygiene and sanitation practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1742 | MTMS2B | Apply mathematical concepts | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E1516 | MTMMP3B | Apply quality assurance practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1518 | MTMMP5B | Communicate in the workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1517 | MTMMP4B | Follow safe work policies and procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1519 | MTMMP6B | Overview the meat industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
2.
Compulsory Technical (Certificate I)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1241 | PMCCOR102A | Clean plant and equipment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E1744 | MTMR101A | Identify species and meat cuts | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E1514 | MTMMP1B | Maintain personal equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E1747 | MTMR104A | Prepare minced meat and minced meat products | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E1748 | MTMR105A | Produce value added products from prepared ingredients | 5 | Unit of competency |
| E1749 | MTMR106A | Provide service to customers | 7 | Unit of competency |
| E1522 | MTMMP11B | Sharpen knives | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1746 | MTMR103A | Store meat product | 5 | Unit of competency |
| E1745 | MTMR102A | Trim meat for further processing | 8 | Unit of competency |
3.
Compulsory Technical (Certificate II)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1751 | MTMR201A | Break and cut product using a bandsaw | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E1755 | MTMR205A | Make sausages | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E1754 | MTMR204A | Package product using manual packing and labelling equipment | 8 | Unit of competency |
| E1652 | MTMPR201A | Prepare and operate bandsaw | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E1770 | MTMSR201A | Prepare and slice meat cuts | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E1756 | MTMR206A | Produce value added products | 8 | Unit of competency |
| E1752 | MTMR202A | Provide advice on cooking and storage of meat products | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E1753 | MTMR203A | Select, weigh and package meat for sale | 8 | Unit of competency |
| E1771 | MTMSR202A | Trim meat to specifications | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0075 | THHBCC01A | Use basic methods of cookery | 44 | Unit of competency |
4.
Compulsory Technical (Certificate III)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1758 | MTMR302A | Assess carcase/product quality | 8 | Unit of competency |
| E1766 | MTMR310A | Bone and fillet poultry | 8 | Unit of competency |
| E1774 | MTMSR301A | Break carcase into primal cuts | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1759 | MTMR303A | Calculate yield of carcase or product | 8 | Unit of competency |
| E1767 | MTMR311A | Cost and price meat products | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E1660 | MTMPSR301A | Cure and corn product | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E1760 | MTMR304A | Manage stock | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E1761 | MTMR305A | Meet customer needs | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E1763 | MTMR307A | Merchandise products, services | 12 | Unit of competency |
| E1764 | MTMR308A | Prepare and produce value added products | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E1775 | MTMSR302A | Prepare primal cuts | 35 | Unit of competency |
| E1757 | MTMR301A | Prepare specialised cuts | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E1765 | MTMR309A | Prepare, roll, sew and net meat | 8 | Unit of competency |
| E1762 | MTMR306A | Provide advice on the nutritional role of meat | 6 | Unit of competency |
5.
Optional Technical Units
AQF 1
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0525 | FDFOPTRM1A | Conduct minor routine preventative maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1750 | MTMR107A | Process sales transactions | 8 | Unit of competency |
| S0811 | TDTF897B | Provide first-aid in the workplace | 25 | Unit of competency |
6.
Optional Technical Units
AQF 2
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0533 | FDFOPTRM2A | Conduct routine preventive maintenance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E1773 | MTMSR204A | Despatch meat product | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0527 | FDFOPTNUM2A | Measure and calculate routine workplace data | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0034 | BSATEC203A | Operate a computer to produce simple documents | 19 | Unit of competency |
| E1772 | MTMSR203A | Package product using automatic packaging and labelling equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E1659 | MTMPSR201A | Vacuum pack product | 80 | Unit of competency |
7.
Optional Technical Units
AQF 3
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0010 | WRRF.1A | Balance register/terminal | 18 | Unit of competency |
| E1769 | MTMR313A | Bone game meat | 8 | Unit of competency |
| E0542 | FDFOPTNUM3A | Calculate and present statistical data | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1743 | MTMMP53B | Collect and prepare standard samples | 40 | Unit of competency |
| N0034 | WRRM.3A | Co-ordinate merchandise presentation | 36 | Unit of competency |
| E0546 | FDFOPTRM3A | Diagnose and rectify equipment faults | 50 | Unit of competency |
| N0037 | WRRI.3A | Order stock | 18 | Unit of competency |
| E0092 | THHADCC01A | Prepare pates and terrines | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E1768 | MTMR312A | Prepare portion control to specifications | 8 | Unit of competency |
| E1791 | MTMS38B | Smoke product | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0087 | BSZ404A | Train small groups | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2125 | 13982TPWA | Meat Industry | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W312 | MTM30807 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MTM30800 taken from the AUSTRALIAN MEAT INDUSTRY TRAINING PACKAGE MTM00. The Training Package Volume One should be consulted for Assessment Guidelines and packaging requirements. Volume Seven should be consulted for an outline of the Meat Retailing qualification and Units of Competency. MTM00 is accredited until 30 November 2003.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by the Service Industries Curriculum Support Services Network, South East Metropolitan College of TAFE on 8 January 2002.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by the Service Industries Curriculum Support Services Network, South East Metropolitan College of TAFE on 8 January 2002.
Entry Requirements
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