Unit of competency Outline
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Scald and dehair carcase
Scald and dehair carcase
Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3029
AMPA3029
State Code
BAZ18
BAZ18
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to scald and de-hair pigs and other species such as goats.This unit is applicable to workers in abattoirs and knackeries.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.Scald exterior covering
- 1.1 Scald carcase according to workplace requirements
- 1.2 Carry out scalding procedures according to workplace health and safety requirements
2. Remove hair
- 2.1 Remove hair according to workplace requirements
- 2.2 Remove hair according to workplace health and safety requirements
3. Clean/shave carcase
- 3.1 Clean or shave carcase according to workplace health and safety requirements
- 3.2 Trim contaminants from carcase
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8927 | MTMP3031C | Scald and de-hair carcase | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDJ0 | AMP30616 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (General) | Qualification |
| BDI9 | AMP30516 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering) | Qualification |