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Overview hide or pelt or skin processing

Overview hide or pelt or skin processing

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2128
State Code
BAZ80
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to overview and explain the treatment of hides, skins and pelts (or any other exterior covering) at a particular plant or processing centre.This unit is applicable to hide or skin sheds and/or tannery 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. Identify steps in processing animal coverings
  • 1.1 Trace trimming, grading, treatment and storage of hides
  • 1.2 Identify customer specifications in regard to animal coverings
2. Identify requirements and specifications for the processing of hides
  • 2.1 Identify workplace, health and safety, regulatory and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements
  • 2.2 Identify customer specifications for the processing of hides
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8868 MTMP2151C Overview hide, pelt, skin processing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFI32 AMPHSK202 Salt hide or skin Unit of competency
OFI97 AMPHSK201 Trim hide or skin Unit of competency