Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare portion control to specifications
Prepare portion control to specifications
Unit of competency
National Code
AMPR311
AMPR311
State Code
AVW48
AVW48
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2016
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
03/05/2016
Nominal Hours
8
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to break and prepare carcases and primal cuts to portion control specifications. The products are cut to meet the specifications of the hospitality industry, including restaurants, hotels or airlines.This unit is applicable to workers in boning rooms and meat retail operations.All training must be conducted in accordance with Australian meat industry standards and regulations.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace requirements and hygiene standards. This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Slice primal cuts to portion control specifications
- 1.1 Select cuts to customer specifications to maximise yield
- 1.2 Slice cuts to specified weight tolerances and for maximum yield
- 1.3 Slice cuts to workplace, hygiene and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements
2. Handle knife effectively
- 2.1 Handle knife safely, hygienically and effectively
3. Package and label cuts to specifications
- 3.1 Package cuts to customer specifications and workplace requirements
- 3.2 Label cuts to customer specifications and workplace requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D9071 | MTMR312C | Prepare portion control to specifications | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDI7 | AMP30216 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services) | Qualification |
| AYV3 | AMP30815 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) | Qualification |