Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering)
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering)
MTM30511
D603
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 21/12/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by workers undertaking slaughtering duties in abattoirs. It is not appropriate for use as a pre-vocational qualification or for inclusion as a VET in Schools program.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
slaughter and dressing operations.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
- Complete all seven (7) core units of competency- Complete a minimum of five (5) elective units of competency to the minimum value of thirty (30) points.
A maximum of two (2) units can be selected from other Certificate III qualifications in this Training Package, or from another Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be relevant to the identified slaughtering job role and must not duplicate units already contained within the qualification. Units selected will be worth 2 points..
1. Core Units
All seven (7) 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 |
| D8749 | MTMCOR201A | Maintain personal equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8754 | MTMCOR206A | Overview the meat industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9017 | MTMPSR203A | Sharpen knives | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Complete a minimum of five (5) elective units of competency to the minimum value of thirty points.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit points and other available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W310 | MTM30507 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDI9 | AMP30516 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering) | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships