Unit of competency Outline
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Operate frenching machine
Operate frenching machine
Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2040
AMPA2040
State Code
BBA43
BBA43
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 a frenching machine in a meat processing plant.This unit is applicable to workers required to operate a frenching machine on, for example, racks of lamb.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 frenching machinery
- 1.1 Perform start-up procedures
- 1.2 Select cuts for frenching according to workplace requirements
- 1.3 Operate frenching machine according to work instructions
- 1.4 Operate frenching machine according to workplace health and safety requirements
- 1.5 Monitor own work to ensure cuts are to workplace specifications
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8806 | MTMP2047B | Operate frenching machine | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFI33 | AMPOPR213 | Operate frenching machine | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |