Unit of competency Outline

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Operate carton scales

Operate carton scales

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2073
State Code
BBA17
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to weigh carton meat, record carton details and check the meat cuts against the product description on the carton in accordance with workplace requirements.This unit is applicable to workers in a registered meat processing premises such as an abattoir (offal room, tripe room, boning room), food service operations, smallgoods factory, wholesale butchery, game meat processing establishment or pet food premises.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 all scales regularly according to operational procedures and regulatory requirements to ensure weights are accurate
  • 1.2 Check scales to ensure they read zero after taring
  • 1.3 Notify appropriate personnel if scales are not accurate
2. Test weights
  • 2.1 Combine clean 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 regulatory and workplace requirements
3. Record check measure
  • 3.1 Accurately record all results of check measures according to workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Verify results according to workplace requirements
4. Weigh carton
  • 4.1 Weigh carton and read weight
  • 4.2 Check net weight of carton to ensure compliance with workplace requirements and customer specifications
  • 4.3 Record weight of carton where this forms part of work instruction
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8830 MTMP2082C Operate carton scales Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ09 AMPPKG205 Operate carton scales Unit of competency