Unit of competency Outline

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Trim neck

Trim neck

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2044
State Code
BBA38
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
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
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to trim contamination from the neck of a carcase.This unit is applicable to workers on a slaughter floor, knackery, boning room or game processing establishment, who are responsible for trimming the neck.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. Trim neck
  • 1.1 Trim neck in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.2 Trim neck in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and report types of contamination where appropriate
  • 1.4 Trim neck to remove blood clots, stains and areas of contamination from the carcase
  • 1.5 Trim neck effectively with minimal meat removed from the neck
  • 1.6 Trim neck to meet customer specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8810 MTMP2051C Trim neck Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ33 AMPCRP212 Trim neck Unit of competency