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Use standard product descriptions sheep/goats

Use standard product descriptions sheep/goats

Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP3099A
State Code
W6735
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
15/10/2007
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
15/10/2007
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to utilise a standardised product description language such as AUS-MEAT.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify anatomical features of a sheep or goat carcase
  • 1.1. Directions on a carcase using the anatomical direction format are described.
  • 1.2. Bones relevant to meat specifications in a sheep or goat skeleton are located and identified.
  • 1.3. Relevant glands and cartilage on a sheep or goat carcase are located and identified.
  • 1.4. Muscles relevant to sheep or goat specifications are located and identified.
2. Identify and name meat products using the standard product description
  • 2.1. Nature and format of product specifications are explained.
  • 2.2. Meat products are correctly identified, named and spelt using the standardised cut description.
  • 2.3. Major muscles that make up each meat cut are identified.
  • 2.4. Correct cutting lines for each product are identified using the anatomical terms to describe cutting lines.
  • 2.5. Necessary changes required for any given meat product to comply with the company product description are identified.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1524 MTMMP65B Specify sheep product using AUS-MEAT language Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D8973 MTMP3099B Use standard product descriptions - sheep/goats Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W311 MTM30607 Certificate III in Meat Processing (General) Qualification