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Measure fat

Measure fat

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2063
State Code
BBA28
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to measure fat for the purposes of carcase grading.This unit is applicable to workers in a registered meat processing premises such as an abattoir, boning room or game meat processing establishment.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements. This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conduct pre-operation check
  • 1.1 Check fat measuring equipment according to workplace requirements to ensure it is in good working order
  • 1.2 Calibrate equipment before the start of production, after each break, and whenever a blade is changed to ensure measurements are accurate
  • 1.3 Check instruments regularly for wear at the start of each shift
2. Identify lots requiring fat measurement
  • 2.1 Locate lots requiring measurement according to workplace requirements to determine the value, market destination and yield of meat
  • 2.2 Assess possible damage to the measurement site and take appropriate action to ensure accuracy of measurement according to workplace requirements
3. Measure the fat
  • 3.1 Take fat measurements according to workplace and species requirements
  • 3.2 Cancel and promptly rectify incorrect measurements to prevent the transmission of incorrect measurements to the recording system
4. Record the fat measurement
  • 4.1 Compare fat measurement with visual assessment of fat depth
  • 4.2 Rerecord fat measurement according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8820 MTMP2064C Measure fat Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFI45 AMPCRP221 Measure fat Unit of competency