Operate hide puller

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:18 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MTMP3033B

State Code
W6692

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

04/08/2011

Field of Education

030717 - Plant And Machine Operations

Original Release Date

04/08/2011

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a hide puller.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare equipment

1.1. Equipment is prepared and checked for operation according to workplace requirements.

2. Position carcase

2.1. Carcase is chained according to workplace and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements.
2.2. Chains (hide puller) are attached to hide, where this forms part of work instructions.
2.3. Opening cuts are completed, where this forms part of work instructions.

3. Operate hide puller

3.1. Hide puller is operated to work instructions.
3.2. Rise and fall platform is operated to workplace requirements, where this forms part of work instructions.
3.3. Knife or air knife is used to ensure hide removal is carried out without damage to hide or carcase.
3.4. Compliance with OH&S requirements is achieved.
3.5. Hide is lowered and disconnected from chain, where this forms part of work instructions.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
E1734	MTMP3033A	Operate hide puller	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D8929	MTMP3033C	Operate hide puller	Unit of competency