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Break carcase using a bandsaw

Break carcase using a bandsaw

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3054
State Code
BAY98
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
150
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to break a carcase using a bandsaw.This unit is applicable to workers in abattoirs, boning rooms, knackeries, food services, smallgoods plants, wholesale and retail operations.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. Identify specifications for cuts
  • 1.1 Determine specifications for cuts using cut descriptions according to regulatory requirements, customer specifications and workplace requirements.
2. Break carcase using a bandsaw
  • 2.1 Position carcase securely and safely.
  • 2.2 Split carcase, then remove shoulders, middles and legs according to work instructions and specifications.
  • 2.3 Split carcase in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements including the use of safe manual handling techniques and the safe use of a bandsaw.
3. Identify and remove defects
  • 3.1 Trim defects and contamination and deal with according to workplace requirements.
  • 3.2 Report persistent defects to supervisors in accordance with work instructions.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8947 MTMP3059C Break carcase using a bandsaw Unit of competency