Unit of competency Outline

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Use numeracy skills in meat processing

Use numeracy skills in meat processing

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPOPR224
State Code
OFI19
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
120103 - Literacy And Numeracy Programmes
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out various numeracy tasks carried out in a meat processing workplace.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision in meat retail and/or meat processing premises.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Use familiar basic metric measurements
  • 1.1 Operate meat scales
  • 1.2 Tare scales
  • 1.3 Weigh meat and/or ingredients using grams and kilograms, to two decimal places
  • 1.4 Read temperature scales and/or gauges, to one decimal place
2. Estimate weights and measures
  • 2.1 Estimate weights of meat products
  • 2.2 Check estimations are roughly correct
3. Use basic calculations
  • 3.1 Add weights and measures
  • 3.2 Subtract weights and measures
  • 3.3 Divide weights and measures
  • 3.4 Multiply weights and measures
  • 3.5 Carry out basic calculations in the head
4. Use simple everyday fractions and decimals
  • 4.1 Use simple fractions when dividing meat and/or ingredient quantities
  • 4.2 Use everyday decimals when dividing or multiplying meat and/or ingredients
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAY10 AMPS212 Measure and calculate routine workplace data Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT3 AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing Qualification
BTT4 AMP20426 Certificate II in Meat Retailing Qualification