Unit of competency Outline
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Seal or drain urinary tract
Seal or drain urinary tract
Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2021
AMPA2021
State Code
BBA58
BBA58
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to seal or drain the urinary tract of a carcase during the dressing procedure on a slaughter floor.This unit is applicable to workers on a slaughter floor required to either drain a urinary tract using a probe and vacuum pump or seal a pizzle using clips or a mechanical device. The mechanical device is usually a set of heated tongs or cutters.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. Seal or drain urinary tract
- 1.1 Drain or seal urinary tract according to work instruction
- 1.2 Drain or seal urinary tract according to workplace health and safety requirements
- 1.3 Undertake start-up procedures for pumps or mechanical aids, if required
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8787 | MTMP2027B | Seal or drain urinary tract | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFI51 | AMPCRP208 | Seal or drain urinary tract | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDI0 | AMP20316 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) | Qualification |