Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:12 PM AWST
22/07/2026 2:12 PM AWST
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Remove cheek meat
Remove cheek meat
Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2084
AMPA2084
State Code
BBA08
BBA08
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
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to remove the cheek meat from a head cleanly and safely.This unit is applicable to workers removing cheek meat either on a slaughter floor or in a head room.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. Remove cheek meat
- 1.1 Remove cheek meat in accordance with workplace requirements
- 1.2 Identify and meet workplace health and safety requirements
- 1.3 Forward edible cheek meat for further processing in accordance with workplace requirements
- 1.4 Place trimmings or defects in inedible bins or chutes in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8839 | MTMP2095C | Remove cheek meat | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFI39 | AMPCRP229 | Remove cheek meat | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD685 | AMPSS00011 | Cheek Meat Recovery Skill Set | Skill set |
| AD688 | AMPSS00026 | Head Chain Operator Skill Set | Skill set |
| BDI0 | AMP20316 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) | Qualification |