Overview offal processing

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 11:21 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MTMP2118A

State Code
W6962

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
01/02/2008

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/07/2010

Field of Education

110105 - Butchery

Original Release Date

21/07/2010

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to develop an understanding of the processing of offal in abattoirs, the uses of offal and the hygiene, Quality Assurance (QA) and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements for offal processing areas.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify the steps in offal processing in the plant

1.1. Types of offal processed, their uses and markets are identified.
1.2. Steps in processing, packing and storage of offal are identified.
1.3. Types of packaging are identified.
1.4. Chutes and bins used in the offal room are identified.
1.5. Storage locations and requirements are identified.

2. Identify production requirements

2.1. Production requirements for offal are identified and explained.
2.2. Regulatory requirements and customer specifications for offal are identified.
2.3. Specific hygiene and sanitation requirements for offal processing areas are identified and explained.
2.4. Specific OH&S requirements for offal processing areas are identified and explained.
2.5. Types and sources of offal contamination are identified.

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Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D8845	MTMP2118B	Overview offal processing	Unit of competency