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Prepare dried meat

Prepare dried meat

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPS302
State Code
BAY07
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to select and dry meat cuts for the production of dried meat products.This unit is applicable to workers producing products such as jerky, biltong and dried pet treats (e.g. pigs' ears).All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.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. Select and prepare meat for drying
  • 1.1 Select meats cuts for drying according to workplace specifications
  • 1.2 Inspect meat for defects
  • 1.3 Identify defects and take corrective action according to workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Prepare and store meat prior to processing according to workplace requirements
2. Dry meat products
  • 2.1 Perform pre-operational checks on drier according to workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Load drier according to workplace requirements, including hygiene and sanitation, and workplace health and safety requirements
  • 2.3 Operate drier according to workplace requirements, including observing time and temperature specifications
  • 2.4 Maintain records according to workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Empty drier according to workplace requirements
3. Inspect and store dried meat
  • 3.1 Inspect dried product according to workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Store dried product prior to packing according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9100 MTMS302B Prepare dried meat Unit of competency