Perform legging on small stock

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:51 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MTMP3014B

State Code
W6682

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
01/02/2008

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

18/01/2008

Field of Education

110105 - Butchery

Original Release Date

18/01/2008

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to perform hind legging operations on small stock such as sheep and goats.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Open the pelt

1.1. Pelt is opened down the inside of the hind leg from the hock to the pit area in accordance with work instructions.
1.2. Pelt is opened applying the technique of cuts aimed outwards to minimise damage to tissue or pelt in accordance with work instructions.

2. Remove udders, testicles and pizzles

2.1. Pelt is opened between the tail and the cod or udder area, and pizzle and testicles or udder are removed with zero spillage in accordance with work instructions.

3. Remove the pelt

3.1. Pelt from the outside of the leg is removed down to the flank maintaining minimal damage to pelt or tissue in accordance with work instructions.
3.2. Hock is removed in accordance with workplace procedures and related equipment is sterilised to avoid cross-contamination, where this forms part of the work instruction.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
E1725	MTMP3014A	Perform legging on small stock	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D8917	MTMP3014C	Perform legging on small stock	Unit of competency