Unit of competency Outline

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Grade carcases

Grade carcases

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPCRP301
State Code
OFJ35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/02/2026
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to grade carcases according to workplace or other specifications.This unit applies to individuals who grade carcases on slaughter floors or in chillers, in meat processing premises.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.Mandatory workplace requirements apply to the assessment of this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for grading
  • 1.1 Identify workplace requirements for grading carcases
  • 1.2 Identify and explain elements of carcase specifications
  • 1.3 Identify and explain grading specifications
  • 1.4 Identify workplace health and safety requirements for task, including personal protective equipment
  • 1.5 Identify hygiene and sanitation requirements for grading
2. Sort and select carcase
  • 2.1 Sort carcase following workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Identify potential sources of contamination and cross-contamination
  • 2.3 Identify contaminated carcases and take corrective action
  • 2.4 Identify the escape methods from chiller if locked in
3. Grade carcase
  • 3.1 Handle carcase following workplace health and safety requirements
  • 3.2 Measure carcase for grading following workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Grade carcase following workplace requirements, customer specifications and regulatory requirements
  • 3.4 Record carcase grade description
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBA32 AMPA2060 Grade carcase Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIZ5 AMP30622 Certificate III in Meat Processing Qualification