Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:29 AM AWST
22/07/2026 11:29 AM AWST
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Follow safe work policies and procedures
Follow safe work policies and procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
AMPCOR204
AMPCOR204
State Code
AVX11
AVX11
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
03/05/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely in a meat establishment.This unit is applicable to workers in abattoirs, knackeries, boning rooms, game processing plants, smallgoods plants, food services operations, wholesalers and meat retail premises.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat industry standards and regulations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Understand and fulfil workplace health and safety responsibilities
- 1.1 Meet workplace health and safety responsibilities according to regulatory and workplace requirements
- 1.2 Recognise and explain workplace health and safety responsibilities of key personnel
2. Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures
- 2.1 Follow workplace health and safety policies, procedures and programs
- 2.2 Use, maintain and store Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate
3. Follow legal provisions related to workplace health and safety
- 3.1 Follow relevant provisions of workplace health and safety legislation and codes of practice
4. Contribute to workplace health and safety
- 4.1 Raise workplace health and safety issues with designated personnel in accordance with workplace requirements and relevant legislation
- 4.2 Contribute to WHS through participation appropriate to the scope of own responsibilities and competencies
5. Follow workplace requirements for hazard identification and risk control
- 5.1 Recognise and report hazards to health and safety in the work area to designated personnel according to workplace requirements
- 5.2 Follow workplace requirements for controlling risks to health and safety
6. Follow emergency procedures
- 6.1 Follow emergency procedures according to workplace requirements
- 6.2 Follow reporting procedures for emergencies according to workplace requirements
7. Operate machinery safely
- 7.1 Operate machinery according to safe work practices and procedures
- 7.2 Operate and maintain machinery according to manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8752 | MTMCOR204A | Follow safe work policies and procedures | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFI61 | AMPWHS202 | Follow safe work policies and procedures | Unit of competency |