This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and slice meat into finished meat cuts.This unit is applicable to operators in smallgoods, food services and meat retail businesses where products are prepared for sale.This unit must be delivered in the context of Australian meat industry standards.All work should be carried out in relation to workplace requirements, regulatory requirements and hygiene standards.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.