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Package meat and smallgoods product for retail sale

Package meat and smallgoods product for retail sale

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPX214
State Code
AVW28
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
01/02/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2016
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
03/05/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and correctly package processed meats and smallgoods for retail sale.This unit is applicable to workers in butcher shops or smallgoods stores who package meat and smallgoods products for retail sale.This unit must be delivered using Australian meat industry standards and regulations.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace requirements, regulatory requirements and hygiene and sanitation standards.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare product for packaging
  • 1.1 Prepare product for packaging to required specifications
  • 1.2 Prepare materials required for packaging according to workplace requirements and product specifications
2. Set packaging machine requirements
  • 2.1 Complete preparation for start-up of packaging machine to workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Ensure machine requirements are set correctly
  • 2.3 Follow start-up procedures according to workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Attach and change packaging materials according to workplace requirements and product specification
  • 2.5 Follow workplace health and safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements
3. Operate packaging machinery
  • 3.1 Operate packaging machine in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Pack meat products according to workplace health and safety, workplace, hygiene and sanitation and regulatory requirements
  • 3.3 Perform shut-down procedures according to workplace, workplace health and safety, and hygiene and sanitation requirements
4. Clean packaging machinery
  • 4.1 Clean and sanitise packaging machinery according to workplace requirements and food safety regulations
  • 4.2 Clean and sanitise packaging area according to workplace requirements and food safety regulations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG259 MTMSR215A Package meat and smallgoods for retail sale Unit of competency