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Prepare and present viscera for inspection

Prepare and present viscera for inspection

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPABA302
State Code
OFA26
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2023
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
21/06/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and present animal offal (viscera) to a meat safety officer for inspection.This unit applies to individuals who work in an abattoir or game processing premises.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food and meat safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Mandatory workplace requirements apply to the assessment of this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Read work instructions and clarify where required
  • 1.2 Identify work health and safety and food safety hazards, and address associated risks
  • 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing, and ensure correct fit
  • 1.4 Ensure knife is sharp and ready for use
2. Prepare offal and internal tissues for inspection
  • 2.1 Identify offal and internal tissue to be inspected
  • 2.2 Separate hearts and lungs for inspection according to workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Identify and minimise sources of potential contamination and cross-contamination
  • 2.4 Handle offal and internal tissue without causing damage and/or contamination
3. Present viscera
  • 3.1 Identify and follow safe manual handling techniques when moving offal
  • 3.2 Present offal and internal tissue for inspection according to workplace and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAZ05 AMPA3047 Prepare and present viscera for inspection Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIZ5 AMP30622 Certificate III in Meat Processing Qualification