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Inspect hindquarter and remove contamination

Inspect hindquarter and remove contamination

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2047
State Code
BBA36
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect the hindquarter of the carcase and remove contamination.This unit is applicable to workers trimming carcases to remove contamination on slaughter floors and in boning rooms, chillers and game processing establishments.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 processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Inspect the hindquarter of the carcase for contamination
  • 1.1 Identify types of contamination and their sources
  • 1.2 Scan carcase according to workplace requirements
2. Remove contamination
  • 2.1 Trim hindquarter to remove contamination according to workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Trim hindquarter to remove contamination according to workplace health and safety requirements
  • 2.3 Report ongoing contamination issues according to workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Dispose of trimmings according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8813 MTMP2054C Inspect hindquarter and remove contamination Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ40 AMPCRP215 Inspect hindquarter and remove contamination Unit of competency