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Oversee plant compliance with the Australian standards for meat processing

Oversee plant compliance with the Australian standards for meat processing

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA402
State Code
AVX20
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2016
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
03/05/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to oversee compliance with the relevant Australian Standards for meat processing in abattoirs and boning rooms.Some state meat authorities will require competency in this unit to prove currency when meat inspectors, who have been out of the industry for some time, seek re-registration.This unit is applicable to meat inspectors, supervisors and Quality Assurance personnel responsible for ensuring a meat processing plant complies with the relevant Australian Standards.This unit must be delivered in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.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. Identify major regulatory requirements relevant to meat processing plants supplying the domestic market
  • 1.1 Identify relevant legislation and its application to meat processing plants
  • 1.2 Identify relevant Australian Standards in legislation
  • 1.3 Identify the agency responsible for the enforcement of this legislation
  • 1.4 Explain process for registration of a domestic meat processing plant
  • 1.5 Describe registration process for meat inspectors
2. Identify and describe requirements of the Australian Standard
  • 2.1 Describe nature of Approved Arrangements and pre-requisite programs
  • 2.2 Describe and explain meat inspection requirements of the Australian Standard
  • 2.3 Describe and explain disposition requirements of the Australian Standard
  • 2.4 Describe requirements for reporting exotic or notifiable diseases
3. Identify government review and audit processes
  • 3.1 Identify relevant government agencies regulating the meat industry at state level
  • 3.2 Describe review and audit processes used by agencies to ensure compliance with the Australian Standard
4. Oversee compliance with the Australian Standard
  • 4.1 Participate in internal verification activities for compliance
  • 4.2 Prepare for external review or audit
  • 4.3 Manage external review or audit of compliance
  • 4.4 Close out corrective action requests from external or internal audits
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8983 MTMP403B Oversee plant compliance with the Australian Standards for meat processing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFA10 AMPQUA405 Oversee compliance with Australian Standards for meat processing Unit of competency