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Bone small stock carcase shoulder

Bone small stock carcase shoulder

Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP3062A
State Code
W6712
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/02/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/01/2008
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
18/01/2008
Nominal Hours
150
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to remove primal cuts from the shoulder of a small stock carcase. Species that are covered by this unit include sheep, goats, pigs, kangaroos and any other small stock species processed.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify specifications for cuts
  • 1.1. Specifications for cuts are determined using cut descriptions according to regulatory standards, customer specifications and workplace requirements.
2. Bone shoulder
  • 2.1. Primal cuts are sliced and removed from the carcase according to work instructions and specifications.
  • 2.2. Primal cuts are sliced and removed from the carcase according to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements including the safe and effective use of a knife and following safe manual handling techniques.
  • 2.3. Primal lines are cut in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • 2.4. Meat safety and quality hazards are handled according to workplace procedures.
  • 2.5. Primals are cut to maximise yield.
3. Identify and remove defects
  • 3.1. Defects are identified, removed and reported according to government regulations and workplace standards.
  • 3.2. Persistent defects are reported to supervisor in accordance with work instructions.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1501 MTMP3051A Bone small stock carcase - shoulder and middle Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D8950 MTMP3062B Bone small stock carcase - shoulder Unit of competency
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