Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Meat Processing (Smallgoods)
Certificate II in Meat Processing (Smallgoods)
MTM20211
D596
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 20/04/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by workers undertaking work in smallgoods establishments. It is not appropriate for use as a pre-vocational qualification or for inclusion as a VET in Schools program unless there is opportunity for a sustained period of work placement in a smallgoods enterprise. A substantial component of this qualification must be assessed on the job.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
smallgoods labourer
smallgoods operator.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Complete sixteen (16) units of competency in total.- complete all five (5) core units of competency
- complete eleven (11) elective units of competency, made up of:
- three (3) units of competency from Group A
- eight (8) units of competency from Group B.
Two (2) elective units may be selected from any Certificate II qualification in this Training Package, or any other Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be relevant to smallgoods processing and must not duplicate any unit already contained in the qualification.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8750 | MTMCOR202A | Apply hygiene and sanitation practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8751 | MTMCOR203A | Apply Quality Assurance practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8753 | MTMCOR205A | Communicate in the workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8752 | MTMCOR204A | Follow safe work policies and procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8754 | MTMCOR206A | Overview the meat industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Three (3) units to be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8247 | HLTFA301C | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8995 | MTMPS201C | Clean work area during operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9083 | MTMS101C | Handle materials and products | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9084 | MTMS102C | Pack smallgoods product | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4649 | FDFOP2061A | Use numerical applications in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Eight (8) units to be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W303 | MTM20207 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Smallgoods) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDI5 | AMP20216 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Smallgoods) | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships