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Contribute to abattoir design and construction processes

Contribute to abattoir design and construction processes

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA407
State Code
AVX22
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2016
Field of Education
040101 - Architecture
Original Release Date
03/05/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the suitability of abattoir design and construction.This unit is applicable to individuals who review and approve abattoir designs. It is also applicable to individuals who are responsible for planning new meat establishments or extensions to existing plants.This unit must be delivered in the context of Australian meat industry standards and regulations.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess proposed site for a meat processing plant
  • 1.1 Identify workplace production requirements
  • 1.2 Assess site suitability for a meat processing establishment in terms of regulatory requirements
  • 1.3 Identify factors that will affect key stakeholders in the site
2. Assess the design and construction of a proposed meat processing establishment
  • 2.1 Identify and apply relevant regulations and importing country requirements, for the design and construction of a meat processing establishment
  • 2.2 Identify and apply all statutory and practical requirements for Quality Assurance (QA), animal welfare, workplace health and safety, and hygiene and sanitation to the design
  • 2.3 Assess yard design in terms of achieving safe, effective and efficient movement of stock
  • 2.4 Assess design in terms of achieving effective and efficient product flow and separation of edible and inedible products
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8989 MTMP409A Maintain abattoir design and construction standards Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFA88 AMPQUA408 Contribute to meat processing premises design and construction processes Unit of competency