Manage transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 4:23 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AMPMGT513

State Code
ODC08

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
09/04/2021

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

08/07/2021

Field of Education

089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution

Original Release Date

08/07/2021

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to schedule and monitor the hygienic, safe and secure transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products, for domestic or international markets. The efficient transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products results in the satisfaction of customer requirements.This unit applies to livestock buyers and coordinators, transport managers and finance managers operating in a meat industry context.At this level, individuals exercise considerable responsibility and accountability within enterprise structures and are required to make primary contributions to the values, goals and operations of the enterprise. They will typically have responsibility for establishing and reviewing systems for their site or department. They may be assisted by external experts to develop plans and strategies.This unit must be delivered in the context of Australian meat industry standards and regulations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish and implement transportation requirements

1.1 Identify and apply regulatory, customer and enterprise requirements for the hygienic, safe and timely transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products
1.2 Assess and allocate resource requirements

2. Establish transportation policies and procedures

2.1 Develop systems and procedures for the operation of meat transport vehicles to ensure hygienic and safe transport of meat, meat products and meat by-products
2.2 Develop security procedures and systems
2.3 Establish and maintain reporting and recording procedures
2.4 Develop and monitor supplier quality requirements and standards
2.5 Inform and mentor personnel and contractors of their obligations and responsibilities and workplace health and safety requirements

3. Manage transportation logistics

3.1 Analyse and select transport options
3.2 Prepare and negotiate contracts and schedules according to customer and production requirements
3.3 Complete documentation according to enterprise, customer and regulatory requirements
3.4 Check vehicles are maintained according to hygienic requirements
3.5 Operate storage facilities according to enterprise and regulatory requirements
3.6 Track and monitor consignments using available communication and information technology systems

4. Determine and manage transportation costs

4.1 Calculate cost of storage and transport
4.2 Prepare and monitor transport budget
4.3 Review procedures for cost savings

5. Manage contingencies

5.1 Develop contingency plans according to enterprise requirements
5.2 Assess Threat Assessment and Critical Control Point (TACCP) and Vulnerability Assessment and Critical Control Point (VACCP) vulnerabilities
5.3 Analyse changing circumstances, and prioritise and clarify responses
5.4 Communicate impacts of changed schedules to all relevant parties

6. Review transportation processes

6.1 Monitor and review resources, procedures and schedules for effectiveness and efficiency
6.2 Include customer feedback and requirements in review of transportation procedures and schedules
6.3 Involve team in continuous improvement processes

7. Establish effective communication with customers

7.1 Determine customer requirements
7.2 Resolve customer complaints promptly
7.3 Confirm communication strategies are inclusive of the cultural, ethnic and social diversity of individuals and groups

8. Produce reports

8.1 Complete required reports on meat transportation according to legal and enterprise requirements
8.2 Submit reports according to regulatory and enterprise requirements

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AVW95	AMPMGT510	Manage transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGQ5	AMP50221	Diploma of Meat Processing	Qualification