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Weigh carcase

Weigh carcase

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2061
State Code
BBA29
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
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to weigh a carcase.This unit is applicable to workers weighing carcases in abattoirs, boning rooms, game processing establishments and knackeries.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. Check scales
  • 1.1 Check scales regularly according to operational procedures and state/territory regulations to ensure hot weights are accurate
  • 1.2 Check scales to ensure they read zero after taring
  • 1.3 Notify appropriate personnel in accordance with work instructions if scales are inaccurate
2. Test weights
  • 2.1 Combine lean and undamaged mass to determine maximum operational weight for production
  • 2.2 Record scale readings at a minimum of two increments to ensure scales are checked accurately
  • 2.3 Certify test weights in accordance with state regulations and workplace requirements
3. Record check measure
  • 3.1 Accurately record all results of checking measures according to workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Verify results according to workplace requirements
4. Operate carcase scales
  • 4.1 Weigh carcases according to workplace requirements
  • 4.2 Record weights according to workplace requirements
  • 4.3 Tag and label carcases according to workplace and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8818 MTMP2062C Weigh carcase Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ60 AMPCRP219 Weigh carcase Unit of competency