Unit of competency Outline

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Salt hide or skin

Salt hide or skin

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPHSK202
State Code
OFI32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/02/2026
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to salt hides, pelts or skins.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision in hide/skin sheds, usually attached to meat processing premises.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.Mandatory workplace requirements apply to the assessment of this unit
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Identify workplace requirements and specifications for salting of hides, pelts or skins
  • 1.2 Identify work instruction for operating hide/skin salt tumbler, where required
  • 1.3 Identify workplace health and safety requirements for task, including personal protective equipment
  • 1.4 Identify type of salt to be used for process
2. Salt hides, pelts or skins
  • 2.1 Salt and handle hides, pelts or skins following workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Operate tumbler, where required, following workplace health and safety and manufacturer's specifications
  • 2.3 Inspect hides, pelts or skins prior to and after salting to ensure specifications are met
  • 2.4 Monitor salting process following workplace requirements
3. Store hides, pelts or skins
  • 3.1 Store or palletise salted hides, pelts or skins following customer specifications and workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Use safe manual handling techniques when moving hides
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAZ80 AMPA2128 Overview hide or pelt or skin processing Unit of competency
BAZ78 AMPA2130 Salt hide or skin Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT3 AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing Qualification