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Perform legging on small stock

Perform legging on small stock

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3014
State Code
BAZ28
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform hind legging operations on small stock such as sheep and goats.This unit is applicable to those performing legging on the hind legs of small stock.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. Open the pelt
  • 1.1 Open pelt down the inside of the hind leg from the hock to the pit area in accordance with work instructions.
  • 1.2 Open pelt applying the technique of cuts aimed outwards to minimise damage to tissue or pelt in accordance with work instructions.
2. Remove udders, testicles and pizzles
  • 2.1 Open pelt between the tail and the cod or udder area, and remove pizzle and testicles or udder with zero spillage in accordance with work instructions.
3. Remove the pelt
  • 3.1 Remove pelt from the outside of the leg down to the flank maintaining minimal damage to pelt or tissue in accordance with work instructions.
  • 3.2 Remove hock in accordance with workplace procedures and related equipment is sterilised to avoid cross-contamination, where this forms part of the work instruction.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8917 MTMP3014C Perform legging on small stock Unit of competency