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Operate scalding and de-hairing equipment

Operate scalding and de-hairing equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2025
State Code
BBA54
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate scalding and de-hairing equipment.This unit is applicable to abattoirs.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. Confirm equipment settings
  • 1.1 Put in place and secure automated equipment safety guards.
  • 1.2 Select and confirm equipment settings in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.
2. Operate equipment for scalding or de-hairing
  • 2.1 Power scalding or de-hairing equipment in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 2.2 Operate scalding or de-hairing equipment in accordance with workplace and manufacturer's specifications.
  • 2.3 Operate scalding or de-hairing equipment in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.
  • 2.4 Operate equipment within its capacity and the capacity of the operator.
  • 2.5 Scald and de-hair carcase to workplace requirements.
3. Identify and report defects
  • 3.1 Monitor carcases leaving the process to ensure de-hairing meets workplace requirements.
  • 3.2 Monitor defects and take corrective action in accordance with workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8791 MTMP2031C Operate scalding/de-hairing equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ36 AMPCRP233 Operate scalding and dehairing equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDI0 AMP20316 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) Qualification