Unit of competency Outline

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Ring bung

Ring bung

Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP3008B
State Code
W6677
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/02/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/01/2008
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
18/01/2008
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to open the hide/pelt from around the bung and free the bung.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Ring bung
  • 1.1. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements are identified and met.
  • 1.2. Sources of contamination and cross-contamination are identified and contamination is minimised.
  • 1.3. Hide is removed from around the anus and tail area in accordance with work instructions.
  • 1.4. Anus and vulva (bung) are cut in accordance with work instructions.
  • 1.5. Tissue around anus and vulva is severed and anus and vulva are freed with minimal damage.
  • 1.6. Dags are trimmed from around anus in accordance with work instructions, and hygiene and sanitation requirements, where this forms part of the work instructions.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1720 MTMP3008A Ring bung Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D8911 MTMP3008C Ring bung Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W310 MTM30507 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering) Qualification