Unit of competency Outline

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Separate offal

Separate offal

Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP2143B
State Code
W6979
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/02/2008
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/09/2007
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
28/09/2007
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to separate offal into edible and inedible types (including pet meat). It also involves the identification of contamination and defects.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify offal
  • 1.1. Different types of offal, including edible and inedible offal, are identified according to workplace requirements.
2. Separate offal into edible and inedible offal
  • 2.1. Offal is separated and sorted into edible and inedible offal according to workplace requirements.
  • 2.2. Offal that is fit for human consumption is identified and passed to appropriate area for processing according to workplace requirements.
  • 2.3. Gall bladder is separated from liver.
  • 2.4. Offal that may have sustained damage is washed, where applicable.
  • 2.5. Condemned offal is identified according to inspection brands or marking.
  • 2.6. Offal is placed in chutes or bins according to workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1613 MTMP2143A Separate offal Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D8861 MTMP2143C Separate offal Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W302 MTM20107 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) Qualification