Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:42 PM AWST
22/07/2026 9:42 PM AWST
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Coordinate a product recall
Coordinate a product recall
Unit of competency
National Code
AMPQUA414
AMPQUA414
State Code
OFA15
OFA15
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2023
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
21/06/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to initiate and participate in a product recall.This unit applies to individuals who manage production and processing operations or who work in quality assurance roles, who manage the processes involved in identification and traceability of product, including accepting and disposing of recalled food products found to be an unacceptable food safety risk.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of others’ work within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food and meat safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.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. Gather evidence to determine advisability of product recall
- 1.1 Analyse non-conformance and conduct risk assessment to determine source of problem and potential outcome
- 1.2 Report non-conformance of a scale to warrant recall action to appropriate personnel or agencies
- 1.3 Make decision to recall product in a timely manner
- 1.4 Develop protocol for engaging the media during the recall, and seek agreement between the relevant parties
2. Manage recall process and associated record-keeping
- 2.1 Develop protocol for acceptance of recalled product, and seek agreement between the relevant parties
- 2.2 Communicate to all personnel the need and level of isolation of returned product
- 2.3 Maintain accurate records of current stocks and returned product throughout recall period
- 2.4 Store records according to workplace requirements
3. Oversee re-introduction, disposal and/or destruction of recalled product
- 3.1 Isolate returned product from current stocks, product or facilities in a manner consistent with the level of recall
- 3.2 Implement disposal or destruction processes according to workplace and controlling authority procedures
4. Conduct post-recall review
- 4.1 Initiate review encompassing all aspects of recall
- 4.2 Prepare comprehensive report identifying source of problem
- 4.3 Develop recommendations to prevent re-occurrence, and forward to appropriate personnel or agencies
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVW04 | AMPX419 | Participate in product recall | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIZ4 | AMP40222 | Certificate IV in Meat Processing | Qualification |