Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 8:56 AM AWST
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Operate semi-automatic tagging machine
Operate semi-automatic tagging machine
Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2062
AMPA2062
State Code
BBA27
BBA27
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate electronic equipment that generates carcase tags, records carcase grades and generates production reports.This unit is applicable to slaughter floors, wild game processing plants or load out areas where carcases are graded, weighed and tagged.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 processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select carcase grade
- 1.1 Weigh and label carcase according to workplace requirements
2. Operate tag generating equipment
- 2.1 Enter codes for specific carcase category into the system
- 2.2 Generate tags according to workplace requirements
- 2.3 Monitor and replenish consumables as required
- 2.4 Monitor, clean and maintain equipment according to workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications
- 2.5 Generate reports, where part of work instructions
3. Tag carcase
- 3.1 Tag carcase according to workplace requirements
- 3.2 Identify and deal with potential sources of contamination to workplace requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8819 | MTMP2063C | Operate semi-automatic tagging machine | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFJ61 | AMPCRP220 | Operate semi-automatic tagging machine | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD675 | AMPSS00013 | Despatch Carcase from the Slaughter Floor Skill Set | Skill set |
| BDI0 | AMP20316 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) | Qualification |
| BDI4 | AMP20116 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services) | Qualification |
| BDP6 | AMP20117 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services) | Qualification |