Unit of competency Outline

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Separate offal

Separate offal

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPOFF201
State Code
OFI87
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 separate offal into edible and inedible types (including pet meat). It also involves the identification of contamination and defects.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision in a meat processing premises.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and food 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 work
  • 1.1 Identify work instructions for separating offal
  • 1.2 Identify different types of offal, including edible and inedible offal, according to workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Identify defects in offal, including abnormalities and contamination
  • 1.4 Identify workplace health and safety requirements for task, including personal protective equipment
  • 1.5 Identify hygiene and sanitation requirements for processing
  • 1.6 Identify inspection condemnation and pet food marks, and follow work instructions
2. Split offal into edible and inedible offal
  • 2.1 Separate offal and sort into edible and inedible offal following workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Identify offal that is fit for human consumption, where applicable, and pass to appropriate area for processing
  • 2.3 Remove aorta prior to removal of fat from around heart, where part of work instructions
  • 2.4 Trim connective tissue from thick and thin skirts, where part of work instructions
  • 2.5 Handle offal to avoid bile, ingesta, excreta or content contamination
  • 2.6 Separate gallbladder from liver
  • 2.7 Trim offal fat where required
  • 2.8 Identify condemned offal following inspection brands or marking
  • 2.9 Place offal in chutes or bins for further processing or disposal
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAZ87 AMPA2114 Overview offal processing on the slaughter floor Unit of competency
BAZ88 AMPA2115 Separate offal Unit of competency
BAZ86 AMPA2116 Trim offal fat Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT3 AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing Qualification