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Process maws

Process maws

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2107
State Code
BAZ98
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 process pig maws.This unit is applicable to workers required to process pig stomachs (maws). This may or may not involve scalding maws.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. Wash and trim maws
  • 1.1 Inspect and rinse maws according to work instructions
  • 1.2 Trim maws of excess fat according to workplace specifications
  • 1.3 Store maws according to workplace requirements
2. Tumble and drain maws
  • 2.1 Inspect and process maws in a tumbler according to workplace work instructions
  • 2.2 Inspect maws according to workplace health and safety requirements
3. Scald maws
  • 3.1 Scald maws according to work instruction, if required
  • 3.2 Operate scalding unit according to workplace requirements, if required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8852 MTMP2127B Process maws Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFI71 AMPOFF217 Process maws Unit of competency