Chemically treat skins for fellmongering process

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:34 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AMPA2137

State Code
BAZ71

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

030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.

Original Release Date

13/12/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply chemicals to skins in a fellmongering process.This unit is applicable to workers employed in a fellmongering plant.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. Operate spray equipment

1.1 Operate spray equipment in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications.
1.2 Maintain and clean spray equipment in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications, where required.

2. Spray skins and prepare them for sweating

2.1 Lay skins out for chemical treatment in accordance with workplace requirements.
2.2 Apply acid solutions to skins in accordance with workplace requirements.
2.3 Spread acid solution evenly over pelt (including points) in accordance with workplace requirements.
2.4 Fold skins in accordance with workplace requirements.
2.5 Keep skins in their mob batches for identification purposes.
2.6 Identify workplace health and safety hazards and take preventative measures.
2.7 Identify environmental hazards and take preventative measures.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D8877	MTMP2162C	Chemically treat skins for fellmongering process	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OFJ30	AMPHSK204	Chemically treat skins	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AD682	AMPSS00017	Fellmongering Skill Set	Skill set
BDI0	AMP20316	Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs)	Qualification