Qualification Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 7:09 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
Qualification
National Code:
MTM30300
MTM30300
State Code:
E228
E228
TGA Status:
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Archived
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1101 - Food And Hospitality
Original TGA Release Date
29/11/2000
Approved Date
27/03/2002
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
590
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/11/2000
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 29/11/2000 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1.
To achieve this qualification it is necessary to successfully complete all Core Units (Group 1) plus all Technical Meat Safety Compulsory Units in Group 2.
NOTE: The level 2 Abattoirs unit Sharpen Knives MTMMP11B is also compulsory in Western Australia.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1515 | MTMMP2B | Apply hygiene and sanitation practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1516 | MTMMP3B | Apply quality assurance practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1518 | MTMMP5B | Communicate in the workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1517 | MTMMP4B | Follow safe work policies and procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1514 | MTMMP1B | Maintain personal equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E1519 | MTMMP6B | Overview the meat industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
2.
COMPULSORY TECHNICAL UNITS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1847 | PMLTEST302A | Calibrate testing equipment and assist with its maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1684 | MTMMP48B | Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E1686 | MTMMP80B | Inspect transportation container/vehicle | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E1685 | MTMMP73B | Maintain food safety of meat | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C1855 | PMLSAMP400A | Obtain representative samples in accordance with a sampling plan | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1694 | MTMP3071A | Perform ante-mortem inspection and make disposition | 60 | Unit of competency |
| E1695 | MTMP3072A | Perform post-mortem inspection and make disposition | 90 | Unit of competency |
| C1832 | PMLDATA300A | Process and record data | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1522 | MTMMP11B | Sharpen knives | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6287 | Certificate III in Meat Inspection and Hygiene | Accredited course | |
| E049 | MTM30398 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W308 | MTM30307 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MTM30300 taken from the AUSTRALIAN MEAT INDUSTRY TRAINING PACKAGE MTM00 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. MTM00 is accredited until 30 November 2003.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Service Industries Curriculum Suport Services Network, South East Metropolitan College of TAFE on 12 March 2002.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Service Industries Curriculum Suport Services Network, South East Metropolitan College of TAFE on 12 March 2002.