Unit of competency Outline

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Remove head

Remove head

Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP2014B
State Code
W6894
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
21/07/2010
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
21/07/2010
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to remove the head either manually or with the aid of mechanical cutters. This unit may also be used to cover the competencies required to monitor and perform routine maintenance on automated head removing machinery.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Remove the head
  • 1.1. Head is severed at the base of the jaw (i.e. the atlanto-occipital joint).
  • 1.2. Head is removed in accordance with work instructions.
  • 1.3. Head is removed according to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements.
  • 1.4. Head is forwarded for further processing, or disposed of, according to workplace requirements.
  • 1.5. Machinery for removal of head is prepared, operated and maintained in accordance with work instructions (where this is relevant to a particular work instruction).
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1533 MTMP2014A Remove head Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D8776 MTMP2014C Remove head Unit of competency
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