Unit of competency Outline

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Overview rendering process

Overview rendering process

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2157
State Code
BAZ59
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
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand the rendering process and work safely in the rendering area.This unit is applicable to workers in meat rendering plants.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. Identify steps in processing rendered products
  • 1.1 Identify flow of waste and processed by-product through the plant
  • 1.2 Identify major items of equipment such as cookers, presses and mills
  • 1.3 Explain major uses of rendered products and customer specifications
2. Identify workplace health and safety requirements for the rendering area
  • 2.1 Explain and follow workplace health and safety for the rendering area
  • 2.2 Identify specific hazards in rendering area and outline control methods
3. Identify workplace requirements for the rendering area
  • 3.1 Explain hygiene requirements for the rendering area
  • 3.2 Identify quality requirements for rendering
  • 3.3 Identify control points for rendering in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Identify procedures associated with control points in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8892 MTMP2181C Overview rendering process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ01 AMPREN204 Operate meat size reduction equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDI0 AMP20316 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) Qualification