Unit of competency Outline

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Inspect meat for defects

Inspect meat for defects

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2068
State Code
BBA21
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to routinely inspect meat cuts for defects, contamination and out-of-specification product prior to packing or further processing.This unit is applicable to workers packing meat and offal in abattoirs, boning rooms, knackeries and wild game processing establishments as well as those unpacking and/or inspecting meat prior to further processing.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. Inspect meat cuts for defects
  • 1.1 Identify types of contamination to be detected including bone chips, fibre, grease, excreta, ingesta and bruising
  • 1.2 Consistently detect and trim meat cuts with contamination defects or return them to the slicer for trimming
  • 1.3 Promptly report consistent contamination problems to the supervisor
2. Identify meat that is outside specifications
  • 2.1 Identify and trim out-of-specification meat or return to trimmer for re-working
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8825 MTMP2071C Inspect meat for defects Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ15 AMPQUA204 Inspect meat for defects Unit of competency