Unit of competency Outline

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Process paunch

Process paunch

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2152
State Code
BAZ61
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
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
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to empty, clean and prepare the paunch for further processing.This unit is applicable to workers in the paunch room at an abattoir or knackery.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. Open paunch
  • 1.1 Open paunch to empty all contents
  • 1.2 Open paunch in accordance with workplace and health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Open paunch to ensure paunch products remain intact
2. Empty paunch contents
  • 2.1 Empty paunch of any contents in accordance with workplace requirements
3. Clean paunch
  • 3.1 Clean paunch to workplace requirements to prevent cross-contamination
  • 3.2 Wash and pack paunch products
4. Remove relevant parts
  • 4.1 Trim paunch to cutting lines in accordance with work instructions
  • 4.2 Trim parts of fat as required
5. Wash paunch
  • 5.1 Wash paunch in accordance with work instructions
  • 5.2 Dispose of waste safely in accordance with work instructions
6. Work safely in paunch processing area
  • 6.1 Process paunch in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8887 MTMP2175C Process paunch Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFI84 AMPOFF206 Open and wash rumen Unit of competency
OFI83 AMPOFF207 Process and pack rumen Unit of competency