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Manually shape and form product

Manually shape and form product

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPS206
State Code
BAY15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manually shape and form products into a particular shape.This unit is suitable for operators preparing boneless ham, bacon, salami, corned beef or any other product that is formed manually into a particular shape. Operators in smallgoods manufacturing and value-adding food services operations would use this unit.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 industry standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select meat product
  • 1.1 Select meat product to be placed in casing to product specifications, hygiene and sanitation, workplace and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements
2. Fill casings
  • 2.1 Select appropriate casings and filling nozzle (where appropriate) according to workplace requirements and product specifications
  • 2.2 Fill casings to consistency required by product specifications, hygiene and sanitation, workplace and QA requirements
  • 2.3 Identify, remove and report defective product to workplace requirements
3. Operate metal detector
  • 3.1 Operate metal detector (where appropriate) to workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications
4. Form product
  • 4.1 Shape and form product according to product specifications, workplace, hygiene and sanitation, QA and customer requirements
  • 4.2 Shape and form a variety of products to production requirements
5. Link or twist, clip and net product
  • 5.1 Link or twist product to meet product specifications
  • 5.2 Perform clipping according to specifications
  • 5.3 Form product according to specifications
  • 5.4 Shape and net products (if required) according to product specifications
  • 5.5 Remove defective products from production and report according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9090 MTMS211B Manually shape and form product Unit of competency