Unit of competency Outline
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Inspect forequarter and remove contamination
Inspect forequarter and remove contamination
Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP2055B
MTMP2055B
State Code
W6654
W6654
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/09/2007
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
28/09/2007
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to inspect the forequarter of the carcase and remove contamination.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Inspect the forequarter of the carcase and remove contamination
- 1.1. Carcase is scanned according to workplace requirements.
- 1.2. Forequarter is trimmed to remove contamination according to workplace requirements.
- 1.3. Types and sources of contamination and cross-contamination in the trimmings are identified.
- 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements are identified and fulfilled.
- 1.5. Trimmings are disposed of according to workplace requirements.
- 1.6. Ongoing contamination issues are reported according to workplace requirements.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1561 | MTMP2055A | Inspect forequarter and remove contamination | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8814 | MTMP2055C | Inspect forequarter and remove contamination | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W313 | MTM30907 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - General) | Qualification |
| W314 | MTM31007 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture) | Qualification |
| W303 | MTM20207 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Smallgoods) | Qualification |