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Process runners

Process runners

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2089
State Code
BBA01
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
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to process runners as part of a runner room operation.This unit is applicable to workers processing runners in an abattoir.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. Overview runner processing
  • 1.1 Identify steps in processing the runners
  • 1.2 Identify uses of runners
  • 1.3 Identify and explain runner specifications, defects and grading
  • 1.4 Identify and comply with hygiene and sanitation requirements for the runner room
  • 1.5 Identify and comply with workplace health and safety requirements for the runner room
2. Hang digestive tract on carousel
  • 2.1 Take digestive tract from holding bins and hang on carousel, where part of work instructions
3. Strip runners from digestive tract
  • 3.1 Strip and place runners in ringers according to workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Remove waste material on carousel and place in inedible bin or chute
4. Wash, grade and pack runners
  • 4.1 Wash runners and strip excess water
  • 4.2 Count runners into bins
  • 4.3 Inspect runners for defects and grade
  • 4.4 Add brine mix or salt to bins and seal bins in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8844 MTMP2117B Process runners Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFI80 AMPOFF210 Process runners Unit of competency