Unit of competency Outline
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Perform manual chemical lean testing
Perform manual chemical lean testing
Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3100
AMPA3100
State Code
BAY68
BAY68
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform chemical lean (CL) testing on carton meat.This unit is applicable to workers in boning rooms taking samples and performing CL testing manually.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.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.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Take samples for testing
- 1.1 Select cartons for testing according to sampling plan
- 1.2 Handle cartons according to workplace hygiene and health and safety requirements
- 1.3 Identify products to be sampled
- 1.4 Take samples according to workplace requirements
2. Test samples
- 2.1 Perform pre-operational checks on scales according to workplace requirements
- 2.2 Blend meat samples according to workplace requirements
- 2.3 Tare scales or weigh beaker according to work instruction
- 2.4 Cook and weigh samples according to workplace requirements
- 2.5 Dispose of samples according to workplace requirements
3. Calculate CL
- 3.1 Calculate CL percentage using prescribed formula
- 3.2 Withhold or release cartons depending on CL results and workplace requirements
- 3.3 Record and report CL results according to workplace requirements
- 3.4 Identify corrective action and retesting requirements for out-of-specification product
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8980 | MTMP3107B | Perform manual chemical lean testing | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFA20 | AMPQUA309 | Perform manual chemical lean testing | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDI7 | AMP30216 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services) | Qualification |
| BDJ0 | AMP30616 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (General) | Qualification |
| BDI2 | AMP30716 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance) | Qualification |