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Grade carcase

Grade carcase

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2060
State Code
BBA32
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
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to grade carcases according to workplace or other specifications.This unit is applicable to those grading carcases on slaughter floors or in chillers, boning rooms and game 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. Sort and select carcase
  • 1.1 Sort carcase by customer specifications and workplace requirements
  • 1.2 Identify potential sources of contamination and cross-contamination
  • 1.3 Identify contaminated carcases are and take corrective action
2. Grade carcase
  • 2.1 Identify and explain elements of carcase specifications
  • 2.2 Identify and explain carcase specifications
  • 2.3 Accurately measure carcase for grading according to workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Grade carcase according to workplace requirements, customer specifications and regulatory requirements
  • 2.5 Accurately grade carcase using measuring devices and techniques according to workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Handle carcase according to workplace health and safety requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8817 MTMP2061C Grade carcase Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ35 AMPCRP301 Grade carcases Unit of competency
OFJ00 AMPCRP218 Sort carcases Unit of competency