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Remove brisket wool

Remove brisket wool

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2017
State Code
BBA63
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
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to clear the brisket area either mechanically or manually.This unit is applicable to slaughter floors and knackeries where brisket wool is removed manually.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 processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Skin brisket
  • 1.1 Clear brisket in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.2 Clear brisket in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Clear brisket in accordance with hygiene and sanitation requirements
  • 1.4 Remove pelt cleanly without damage to the carcase
  • 1.5 Remove brisket piece without contamination of carcase
  • 1.6 Dispose of waste pelt in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8783 MTMP2023C Remove brisket wool Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDI0 AMP20316 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) Qualification