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Operate hide puller

Operate hide puller

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3031
State Code
BAZ15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
20/10/2016
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a hide puller.This unit is applicable to workers in abattoirs, knackeries and wild game processing establishments.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.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. Prepare equipment
  • 1.1 Prepare and check equipment for operation according to workplace requirements
2. Position carcase
  • 2.1 Chain carcase according to workplace and health and safety requirements
  • 2.2 Attach chains (hide puller) to hide, where this forms part of work instructions
  • 2.3 Complete opening cuts, where this forms part of work instructions
3. Operate hide puller
  • 3.1 Operate hide puller to work instructions
  • 3.2 Operate rise and fall platform to workplace requirements, where this forms part of work instructions
  • 3.3 Use knife or air knife to ensure hide removal is carried out without damage to hide or carcase
  • 3.4 Achieve compliance with workplace health and safety requirements
  • 3.5 Lower hide and disconnect from chain, where this forms part of work instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8929 MTMP3033C Operate hide puller Unit of competency