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Store wild game carcases

Store wild game carcases

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPG305
State Code
BAY24
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
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the knowledge of the initial chill and storage requirements as well as the skills required to move wild game animal carcases safely and hygienically into and out of field depots.This unit is applicable to workers in, and managers of field depots.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.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. Store wild game animal carcase
  • 1.1 Use rails according to workplace requirements to transfer wild game animal carcase into the chiller according to workplace and health and safety requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and store carcase meat product in appropriate area according to workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Chill and store carcase meat product at correct temperature according to workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 1.4 Space carcases to achieve chilling and storage temperature requirements
2. Perform basic refrigeration maintenance
  • 2.1 Perform basic troubleshooting on refrigeration units
  • 2.2 Assess chiller operation and condition
  • 2.3 Monitor gas levels and defrost cycles
  • 2.4 Perform manual defrost
3. Monitor wild game animal carcase temperature
  • 3.1 Monitor deep muscle time/temperature and record according to workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Undertake data logger monitoring according to regulatory and company requirements
  • 3.3 Calibrate thermometers according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8764 MTMG305A Store wild game carcases Unit of competency