Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:03 AM AWST
22/07/2026 8:03 AM AWST
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Overview fellmongering operations
Overview fellmongering operations
Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP2161C
MTMP2161C
State Code
D8876
D8876
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to understand the operation of a fellmongering plant.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify steps in fellmongering
- 1.1. Steps and machinery employed in the fellmongering process are identified.
- 1.2. Types and sources of defects in fellmongered products are identified.
- 1.3. Quality requirements and customer specifications are identified in regard to pelts and pulled wool.
- 1.4. Environmental hazards and preventative measures associated with fellmongering are identified.
2. Follow safety requirements for this area
- 2.1. Safety hazards in the fellmongering area are identified.
- 2.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements for the fellmongering area are identified and followed.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Fellmongering steps may include:
fleshing
pressing
pulling
skirting
sweating.
Quality of fellmongered products may relate to:
workplace and/or customer requirements.
Safety requirements may include:
accident prevention
electrical fault procedures
emergency evacuation procedures
emergency procedures in case of injury
equipment malfunction procedures
hand and arm protection
protection from chemical contamination.
OH&S requirements may include:
enterprise OH&S policies, procedures and programs
OH&S legal requirements
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include:
coats and aprons
ear plugs or muffs
eye and facial protection
head-wear
lifting assistance
mesh aprons
protective boot covers
protective hand and arm covering
protective head and hair covering
uniforms
waterproof clothing
work, safety or waterproof footwear
requirements set out in standards and codes of practice.
Regulatory requirements may include:
hygiene and sanitation requirements
relevant regulations.
Workplace requirements may include:
enterprise-specific requirements
OH&S requirements
Quality Assurance (QA) requirements
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
the ability to perform the task to production requirements
work instructions.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Fellmongering steps may include:
fleshing
pressing
pulling
skirting
sweating.
Quality of fellmongered products may relate to:
workplace and/or customer requirements.
Safety requirements may include:
accident prevention
electrical fault procedures
emergency evacuation procedures
emergency procedures in case of injury
equipment malfunction procedures
hand and arm protection
protection from chemical contamination.
OH&S requirements may include:
enterprise OH&S policies, procedures and programs
OH&S legal requirements
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include:
coats and aprons
ear plugs or muffs
eye and facial protection
head-wear
lifting assistance
mesh aprons
protective boot covers
protective hand and arm covering
protective head and hair covering
uniforms
waterproof clothing
work, safety or waterproof footwear
requirements set out in standards and codes of practice.
Regulatory requirements may include:
hygiene and sanitation requirements
relevant regulations.
Workplace requirements may include:
enterprise-specific requirements
OH&S requirements
Quality Assurance (QA) requirements
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
the ability to perform the task to production requirements
work instructions.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence. A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry. This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time.
These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid, current, authentic and sufficient evidence.
Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence - not three pieces of the same kind. In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice. This increases the legitimacy of the evidence.
All assessment must be conducted against Australian meat industry standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competency must involve demonstrated ability to work safely in a fellmongering plant. Competency must be demonstrated at normal production speed.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must be conducted in an operating fellmongering plant.
Method of assessment
Recommended methods of assessment include:
assignments
quiz of underpinning knowledge
workplace demonstration
workplace project
workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time.
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander, gender, or language backgrounds other than English. Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role.
Guidance information for assessment
A current list of resources for this Unit of Competency is available from MINTRAC www.mintrac.com.au or telephone 1800 817 462.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence. A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry. This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time.
These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid, current, authentic and sufficient evidence.
Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence - not three pieces of the same kind. In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice. This increases the legitimacy of the evidence.
All assessment must be conducted against Australian meat industry standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competency must involve demonstrated ability to work safely in a fellmongering plant. Competency must be demonstrated at normal production speed.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must be conducted in an operating fellmongering plant.
Method of assessment
Recommended methods of assessment include:
assignments
quiz of underpinning knowledge
workplace demonstration
workplace project
workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time.
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander, gender, or language backgrounds other than English. Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role.
Guidance information for assessment
A current list of resources for this Unit of Competency is available from MINTRAC www.mintrac.com.au or telephone 1800 817 462.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAZ72 | AMPA2136 | Overview fellmongering operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D595 | MTM20111 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) | Qualification |