Unit of competency Outline

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Trim offal fat

Trim offal fat

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2116
State Code
BAZ86
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
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 trim offal fat on the slaughter floor.This unit is applicable to slaughter floor operations.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. Trim excess fat from offal
  • 1.1 Identify fat to be trimmed according to workplace requirements and customer specifications
  • 1.2 Trim and dispose of excess fat according to workplace and health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Remove aorta prior to removal of fat from around heart, where part of work instructions
  • 1.4 Trim connective tissue from thick and thin skirts, where part of work instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8862 MTMP2144C Trim offal fat Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFI87 AMPOFF201 Separate offal Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDI0 AMP20316 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) Qualification