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Assess dentition

Assess dentition

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2080
State Code
BBA11
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
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess dentition and record the results.This unit is applicable to meat workers on a slaughter floor.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. Expose all incisor teeth
  • 1.1 Expose incisor teeth
  • 1.2 Differentiate permanent incisors from milk teeth
  • 1.3 Count the number of permanent incisors correctly
  • 1.4 Assess dentition to workplace, regulatory and workplace health and safety requirements
  • 1.5 Follow sterilisation techniques prior to, and during, the assessment of dentition
2. Record the dentition
  • 2.1 Identify the number of permanent incisor teeth and accurately record or mark carcase in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8835 MTMP2091C Assess dentition Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ11 AMPCRP225 Assess dentition Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDI0 AMP20316 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) Qualification