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Prepare hide/pelt for removal

Prepare hide/pelt for removal

Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP2024B
State Code
W6903
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/02/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2010
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
21/07/2010
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to complete the opening cuts on the points of a hide or pelt prior to removal. These include such cuts as marking the muzzle, marking the hocks and the fluffy anus cut on sheep.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Explain opening cuts
  • 1.1. Steps involved in opening hide or pelt are identified in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 1.2. Sources of contamination and cross-contamination are identified and managed according to workplace requirements.
  • 1.3. Quality implications of defective opening cuts are identified and explained for product and hide.
2. Perform opening cuts
  • 2.1. Opening cuts releasing the hide or pelt are performed in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 2.2. Opening cuts releasing the hide or pelt are performed in accordance with hygiene and sanitation requirements.
  • 2.3. Opening cuts releasing the hide or pelt are performed in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements.
  • 2.4. Hide or pelt is freed to workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1543 MTMP2024A Prepare hide/pelt for removal Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D8784 MTMP2024C Prepare hide or pelt for removal Unit of competency
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