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Operate nose roller

Operate nose roller

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2029
State Code
BBA50
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a nose roller or similar machine to mechanically skin a sheep head.This unit is applicable to slaughter floor 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. Skin sheep head
  • 1.1 Skin sheep head to workplace requirements
  • 1.2 Skin sheep head to workplace health and safety, and hygiene and sanitation requirements
  • 1.3 Remove pelt cleanly
  • 1.4 Skin sheep head without contamination or cross-contamination
  • 1.5 Use nose roller in accordance with work instructions
  • 1.6 Dispose of waste in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Clean and sanitise, and follow basic maintenance program for the nose roller in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8795 MTMP2035C Operate nose roller Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFI38 AMPOPR208 Operate nose roller Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDI0 AMP20316 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) Qualification