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Oversee meat processing establishment's Halal compliance

Oversee meat processing establishment's Halal compliance

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPX431
State Code
OCS08
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to oversee the procedures and personnel required to gain and/or maintain Halal approvals in a meat processing establishment. The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for overseeing a meat processing establishment's compliance with the requirements for Halal processing. They will require a detailed knowledge of Halal requirements in Australia and of nominated overseas customers. They will identify and oversee the development/improvement of the relevant internal policies and procedures, including the Approved Arrangement, as well as staff training and specialised personnel requirements. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify Halal requirements
  • 1.1 Research the Australian and specific market Halal requirements for a meat processing establishment to gain or maintain Halal approval
  • 1.2 Identify the establishment's markets, and the specific customer requirements for Halal processing
  • 1.3 Identify and document the requirements applicable to the meat processing establishment
  • 1.4 Communicate the Halal requirements to relevant Muslim and non-Muslim staff
2. Assess establishment's compliance with Halal requirements
  • 2.1 Review current internal processes relevant to Halal processing, and assess compliance with identified requirements and the Approved Arrangement for initial approval or for retaining approval
  • 2.2 Develop and implement process for addressing identified gaps in compliance
  • 2.3 Assess and implement staff training requirements where required
  • 2.4 Test establishment's compliance with documented processes
3. Maintain establishment's Halal compliance
  • 3.1 Develop systems for identifying changes to Halal processes that may impact the establishment
  • 3.2 Establish and implement processes for the timely review of documented processes against Halal requirements
  • 3.3 Incorporate the review and update process for Halal processing into the establishment's Quality Assurance program (Approved Arrangement)
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