Separate offal

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:57 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MTMP2143B

State Code
W6979

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
01/02/2008

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

28/09/2007

Field of Education

110105 - Butchery

Original Release Date

28/09/2007

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to separate offal into edible and inedible types (including pet meat). It also involves the identification of contamination and defects.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify offal

1.1. Different types of offal, including edible and inedible offal, are identified according to workplace requirements.

2. Separate offal into edible and inedible offal

2.1. Offal is separated and sorted into edible and inedible offal according to workplace requirements.
2.2. Offal that is fit for human consumption is identified and passed to appropriate area for processing according to workplace requirements.
2.3. Gall bladder is separated from liver.
2.4. Offal that may have sustained damage is washed, where applicable.
2.5. Condemned offal is identified according to inspection brands or marking.
2.6. Offal is placed in chutes or bins according to workplace requirements.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
E1613	MTMP2143A	Separate offal	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D8861	MTMP2143C	Separate offal	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
W302	MTM20107	Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs)	Qualification