Unit of competency Outline
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Remove pelt manually
Remove pelt manually
Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3032
AMPA3032
State Code
BAZ14
BAZ14
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes with the skills and knowledge required to remove a pelt or exterior covering manually without a mechanical aid.This unit is applicable to workers removing a pelt by hand.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.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. Position carcase
- 1.1 Secure carcase according to workplace requirements
2. Complete opening cuts
- 2.1 Cut leg so that all cuts to the pelt are directed outwards, where this forms part of work instructions
- 2.2 Punch pockets down each flank without damage to muscles or selvedge (where this forms part of work instructions)
- 2.3 Pull pelt from the carcase without damage or loss of value to either the carcase or the pelt (where this forms part of work instructions)
3. Clean covering from carcase
- 3.1 Remove covering completely without damage to the subcutaneous fat cover
- 3.2 Dispose of covering in accordance with work instructions
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8930 | MTMP3034C | Remove pelt manually | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDJ0 | AMP30616 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (General) | Qualification |
| BDI9 | AMP30516 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering) | Qualification |