This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explain the opening cut process, and to identify sources of contamination and the risks to hides, pelts and product.This unit is applicable to workers making opening cuts in hides or pelts abattoirs, knackery or game processing establishments.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.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.