Unit of competency Outline

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Operate scales and semi-automatic labelling machinery

Operate scales and semi-automatic labelling machinery

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPOPR202
State Code
OFI69
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
13/03/2026
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate packed meat/carton scales and electronic label-generating and record-keeping equipment. It includes recovering data and producing reports.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision to operate packed meat scales and labelling machinery in a food or meat processing premises.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory health and safety, food and meat safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. Mandatory workplace requirements apply to the assessment of this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use scales and labelling equipment
  • 1.1 Receive work instructions and clarify where required
  • 1.2 Identify health, safety and food safety hazards for work area and inform supervisor
  • 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit
  • 1.4 Identify storage and supply of packaging and labels
  • 1.5 Carry out pre-start checks of equipment
2. Select meat product and enter data
  • 2.1 Start up equipment according to workplace instructions
  • 2.2 Identify meat products for weighing and labelling according to work instructions
  • 2.3 Enter codes for specific cuts into the system
  • 2.4 Recover data in report form as required
3. Weigh and label packed meat
  • 3.1 Weigh packed meat and record details according to workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor equipment operation to ensure correct information is recorded on label
  • 3.3 Identify and adjust any non-conforming labels
  • 3.4 Remove label from labelling equipment and place on packed meat according to workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Label packed meat clearly for handling, storage and dispatch
  • 3.6 Monitor labelling of packed meat for accuracy in correlation with products
4. Shut down the process
  • 4.1 Shut down equipment following correct procedure
  • 4.2 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX92 AMPX203 Operate scales and semi-automatic labelling machinery Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT3 AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing Qualification
BTT4 AMP20426 Certificate II in Meat Retailing Qualification