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Handle materials and products

Handle materials and products

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPS101
State Code
BAY20
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
110111 - Food Hygiene
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to handle raw materials and products in a meat establishment.This unit is suitable for operators working under supervision in packing and storage areas.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 industry standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Handle meat products
  • 1.1 Identify meat according to labels
  • 1.2 Handle and transfer meat in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Handle meat using safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.4 Handle meat product hygienically according to regulatory and workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Store meat product according to workplace, regulatory, hygiene and sanitation and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements
2. Handle materials (as appropriate)
  • 2.1 Handle raw materials in accordance with work instructions, workplace health and safety, and hygiene requirements
3. Maintain clean holding room
  • 3.1 Clean holding room to workplace, safety, hygiene and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9083 MTMS101C Handle materials and products Unit of competency