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Wash head

Wash head

Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP2093B
State Code
W6954
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
26/07/2010
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
26/07/2010
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to wash a head by flushing and hosing after removal from the carcase.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify contamination
  • 1.1. Sources and causes of head meat contamination are identified.
  • 1.2. Contamination is removed and/or reported to workplace requirements.
2. Wash head
  • 2.1. Head and all head cavities are flushed to workplace and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements.
  • 2.2. Equipment is sterilised to workplace requirements.
  • 2.3. Head is placed on the rail or hook in the same sequence as the carcase on the chain, ensuring that heads do not touch.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1580 MTMP2093A Wash head Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D8837 MTMP2093C Wash head Unit of competency
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