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Clean after operations - slaughter floor

Clean after operations - slaughter floor

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2175
State Code
BAZ44
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to clean and sanitise a slaughter floor after operations. It deals with the skills and knowledge required to operate, strip down and clean all the mechanical aids on the slaughter floor (e.g. knocking or stunning equipment, hoists, rails, chutes, bins, viscera tables). It also includes the operation of high pressure cleaning equipment and the use of approved cleaning chemicals in the plant.This unit is applicable to workers in abattoirs, knackeries and game processing establishments.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. Clean slaughter floor
  • 1.1 Clean slaughter floor in accordance with cleaning schedule and work instructions.
  • 1.2 Use cleaning chemicals according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace health and safety requirements.
  • 1.3 Undertake post-cleaning monitoring in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 1.4 Conduct slaughter floor cleaning to workplace health and safety requirements.
  • 1.5 Identify and clean specific areas of contamination risk according to workplace requirements.
2. Clean equipment and fittings
  • 2.1 Clean knocking or stunning area and isolate and/or immobilise equipment.
  • 2.2 Tag out and immobilise equipment during cleaning.
  • 2.3 Isolate, strip down, clean and sanitise machinery according to work instructions.
  • 2.4 Check cleaned areas according to workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8904 MTMP2198C Clean after operations - slaughter floor Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ68 AMPCLE203 Clean slaughter floor after operations Unit of competency