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Operate scales and semi-automatic labelling machinery

Operate scales and semi-automatic labelling machinery

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPX203
State Code
BAX92
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate carton scales and electronic label-generating and record-keeping equipment, and, where appropriate, recover data and produce reports where this forms part of work instructions.This unit is applicable to workers using carton scales and labelling machinery in boning rooms, offal rooms, pet meat packing rooms, smallgoods and food service operations.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select meat product
  • 1.1 Identify meat products for weighing and labelling according to workplace requirements
  • 1.2 Place carton on scales in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and workplace requirements
2. Enter product data
  • 2.1 Enter codes for specific cuts into the system
  • 2.2 Recover data in report form where this is part of work instructions
3. Weigh carton
  • 3.1 Weigh carton and record details according to workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor equipment operation to ensure correct information is recorded on label
4. Label carton
  • 4.1 Remove label from labelling equipment and place on carton according to workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 4.2 Label carton clearly for loadout
  • 4.3 Monitor labelling of cartons for accuracy in correlation with products
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8996 MTMPS203C Operate scales and semi-automatic labelling machinery Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFI69 AMPOPR202 Operate scales and semi-automatic labelling machinery Unit of competency