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Slice and trim large stock hindquarter

Slice and trim large stock hindquarter

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3053
State Code
BAY99
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
150
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to slice and trim hindquarter cuts to specification, from large carcases such as beef, horse and buffalo.This unit is applicable to workers in boning rooms, food services, smallgoods plants, wholesale and retail operations. The unit may be used for a variety of species including cattle, buffalo, deer and horses.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.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. Identify specifications for cuts
  • 1.1 Determine specifications for cuts using cut descriptions according to regulatory requirements, customer specifications and workplace requirements
2. Slice and trim hindquarter primary meat cuts into finished meat cuts
  • 2.1 Slice hindquarter primary meat cuts into finished meat cuts according to work instructions and specifications
  • 2.2 Follow dropped meat procedures in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Meet workplace health and safety requirements, including safe knife and manual handling techniques
3. Monitor defects and contamination
  • 3.1 Identify defects and take corrective action according to work instructions
  • 3.2 Report persistent defects to supervisor in accordance with work instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8946 MTMP3058C Slice and trim large stock hindquarter Unit of competency