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Identify secondary sexual characteristics - beef

Identify secondary sexual characteristics - beef

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3138
State Code
OBD59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/11/2019
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
22/11/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify if male carcases are displaying secondary sexual characteristics, in particular entire males and males that have been castrated late.The unit applies to individuals working in a beef processing facility who assess beef carcases to determine the sex and the relevant AUS-MEAT category.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and food regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify beef categories and language according to age and gender
  • 1.1 Identify and explain the categories and classifications for beef using appropriate language and descriptions
  • 1.2 Identify and explain how category and classification impacts on meat quality, eating quality and customer/consumer preferences
  • 1.3 Identify and explain secondary sexual characteristics of beef carcases and how they can affect meat quality
2. Assess carcase for secondary sexual characteristics
  • 2.1 Make visual inspection of carcase and determine if secondary sexual characteristics are present
  • 2.2 Differentiate whether a carcase is likely to be a castrate or entire male
  • 2.3 Record secondary sexual characteristics information according to workplace procedures, amending beef category if necessary
  • 2.4 Identify and segregate carcases with secondary sexual characteristics according to workplace and customer requirements/procedures
3. Comply with workplace requirements for hygiene and safety
  • 3.1 Follow hygiene and sanitation processes during assessment
  • 3.2 Follow work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures during assessment
4. Report and store information
  • 4.1 Report information according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Store any documentation according to workplace requirements
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