Unit of competency Outline

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Drop tongue

Drop tongue

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2081
State Code
BBA09
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
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to remove the tongue from the head of an animal in accordance with specifications.This unit is applicable to workers in an abattoir, knackery or wild game processing establishment.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. Remove tongue
  • 1.1 Release tongue from the jawbone
  • 1.2 Remove tongue in accordance with workplace requirements and customer specifications
  • 1.3 Inspect tongue for defects and appropriate action taken
  • 1.4 Place tongue in chute or stored for further processing
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8836 MTMP2092C Drop tongue Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ53 AMPCRP231 Free tongue Unit of competency