Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:52 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:52 AM AWST
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Operate whizzard knife
Operate whizzard knife
Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2026
AMPA2026
State Code
BBA52
BBA52
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
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
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain a whizzard knife.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. Operate whizzard knife
- 1.1 Use knife in accordance with workplace requirements
- 1.2 Operate knife in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements
2. Maintain whizzard knife
- 2.1 Maintain knife according to manufacturer's specifications and work instructions
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8792 | MTMP2032C | Operate whizzard knife | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFI41 | AMPOPR206 | Operate whizard knife | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD703 | AMPSS00009 | Carcase Trimming (Specifications Trim - Whizzard Knife) Skill Set | Skill set |
| BDI0 | AMP20316 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) | Qualification |
| BDI4 | AMP20116 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services) | Qualification |
| BDP6 | AMP20117 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services) | Qualification |