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Prepare primal cuts

Prepare primal cuts

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPX304
State Code
AVW27
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/12/2015
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2016
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
03/05/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to bone and trim primals into specific finished meat products (cuts).This unit is applicable to skilled operators in a smallgoods establishment or tradespeople in a meat retail enterprise. Primal cuts may be prepared for sale or further processing.This unit must be delivered in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace requirements and hygiene and sanitation standards.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work, including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.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. Bone primal cuts
  • 1.1 Bone primal cuts in accordance with workplace, workplace health and safety, hygiene and sanitation, and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements
2. Trim primal cuts
  • 2.1 Trim primal cuts in accordance with workplace, workplace health and safety, hygiene and sanitation, and QA requirements
3. Handle knives effectively
  • 3.1 Handle knives safely, hygienically and effectively
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9119 MTMSR302C Prepare primal cuts Unit of competency