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Inspect carton meat

Inspect carton meat

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPS210
State Code
BAY13
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
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
110111 - Food Hygiene
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform routine carton meat inspection prior to further processing.This unit is applicable to workers in smallgoods, food service or retail outlets who routinely inspect carton meat for specification or contamination defects.This unit does not apply to workers performing Meat Hygiene Assessment (MHA) procedures for carton meat.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.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 industry standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Open and inspect carton meat
  • 1.1 Select sample cartons for inspection according to a sampling plan where every carton is not being inspected
  • 1.2 Conduct inspection according to workplace requirements for facilities and for using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • 1.3 Inspect carton meat for contamination and specification defects according to workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Take corrective action according to workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Handle cartons safely according to workplace and health and safety requirements
  • 1.6 Record and report defects according to workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Segregate and dispose of defects in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9095 MTMS216B Inspect carton meat Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ03 AMPRET201 Receive meat products Unit of competency