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Oversee compliance with Australian Standards for meat processing

Oversee compliance with Australian Standards for meat processing

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPQUA405
State Code
OFA10
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2023
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
21/06/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to oversee compliance with the relevant Australian Standards for meat processing in abattoirs, boning rooms, wild game meat processing premises, and smallgoods premises.This unit is applicable to meat inspectors, supervisors and quality assurance personnel responsible for ensuring a meat processing premises complies with the relevant Australian Standards.Some state/territory 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.Individuals who work as meat inspectors must comply with the requirements of local/state/territory authorities, and where applicable the Australian Government export Authority. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify major regulatory requirements relevant to meat processing premises supplying the domestic market
  • 1.1 Identify relevant legislation and its application to meat processing premises
  • 1.2 Identify relevant Australian Standards for meat processing
  • 1.3 Identify the agency responsible for the enforcement of meat processing legislation
  • 1.4 Identify the process for registration of a domestic meat processing premises
  • 1.5 Identify the registration process for meat inspectors
2. Identify and describe requirements of the Australian Standard
  • 2.1 Identify the nature of approved arrangements and prerequisite programs
  • 2.2 Identify the meat inspection requirements of relevant Australian Standard
  • 2.3 Identify the disposition requirements of relevant Australian Standard
  • 2.4 Identify the 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 Identify the review and audit processes used by agencies to ensure compliance with the Australian Standard
4. Oversee compliance with relevant Australian Standard
  • 4.1 Participate in internal verification activities for compliance
  • 4.2 Prepare for external review or audit against relevant Australian Standard
  • 4.3 Manage external review or audit of compliance
  • 4.4 Close out corrective action requests from external or internal audits
  • 4.5 Provide feedback to staff about review outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVX20 AMPA402 Oversee plant compliance with the Australian standards for meat processing Unit of competency