Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:18 PM AWST
22/07/2026 3:18 PM AWST
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Perform offal Meat Hygiene Assessment
Perform offal Meat Hygiene Assessment
Unit of competency
National Code
AMPQUA307
AMPQUA307
State Code
OFA82
OFA82
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2023
Field of Education
110111 - Food Hygiene
Original Release Date
21/06/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor hygiene assessment of offal, in line with a Meat Hygiene Assessment (MHA) program, with a view to minimising physical or macro-contamination.This unit applies to individuals who monitor offal hygiene either on the slaughter floor or in dedicated offal rooms. In this role, workers take responsibility for their own work, they may take limited responsibility for the work of others, and they also contribute to problem-solving workplace issues.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food and meat safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1 Receive work instructions and clarify where required
- 1.2 Identify health, safety and food safety hazards for task, and control associated risks
- 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing, and ensure correct fit
- 1.4 Identify approved sampling plan for sample size and frequency
2. Monitor offal
- 2.1 Select samples for assessment according to the approved sampling plan for sample size and frequency
- 2.2 Conduct assessment utilising appropriate facilities, lighting and time according to workplace health and safety standards
- 2.3 Conduct assessment according to workplace requirements
- 2.4 Monitor offal for defects according to agreed criteria and classification
- 2.5 Record defects accurately using the correct forms or electronic system
- 2.6 Identify levels for triggering corrective actions
- 2.7 Implement immediate corrective action according to the Meat Hygiene Assessment (MHA) program's requirements
- 2.8 Monitor offal according to the workplace requirements for hygiene and sanitation, and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAY86 | AMPA3081 | Perform offal Meat Hygiene Assessment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIZ5 | AMP30622 | Certificate III in Meat Processing | Qualification |
| BIZ4 | AMP40222 | Certificate IV in Meat Processing | Qualification |