Skill set Outline
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Meat Industry Microbiological Testing Skill Set
Meat Industry Microbiological Testing Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AMPSS00037
AMPSS00037
State Code
AD709
AD709
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
04/08/2016
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
905
Duration
3 Semesters
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 10/09/2019 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 04/08/2016 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set describes the skills and knowledge to conduct rapid tests for pathogens in meat processing laboratories as described in the Department of Agriculture’s approved methods for microbiological testing of meat and meat products.
Applicant students would preferably have completed Certificate III in Meat Processing (General) which includes some of the Units required. Alternatively, applicant students will have substantial experience at a meat processing plant, including work in Quality Assurance (QA) or a laboratory, and have demonstrated skills commensurate with AQF III.
Applicant students would preferably have completed Certificate III in Meat Processing (General) which includes some of the Units required. Alternatively, applicant students will have substantial experience at a meat processing plant, including work in Quality Assurance (QA) or a laboratory, and have demonstrated skills commensurate with AQF III.
Pathway Information
These units of competency can provide credit towards:
MSL40118 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques and
MSL50118 Diploma of Laboratory Technology.
Qualifications from the vocational training and education sector articulate directly into tertiary qualifications, so advanced standing would be given towards a degree level qualification.
MSL40118 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques and
MSL50118 Diploma of Laboratory Technology.
Qualifications from the vocational training and education sector articulate directly into tertiary qualifications, so advanced standing would be given towards a degree level qualification.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing or regulatory requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for meat industry laboratory workers who are required to perform rapid tests for pathogens as described in the Department of Agriculture approved methods for microbiological testing of meat and meat products.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the MSL Laboratory Operations Training Package Training Package meet the requirements for conducting rapid tests for pathogens in meat processing laboratories as described in the Department of Agriculture’s approved methods for microbiological testing of meat and meat products.
General notes
Schedule
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC040 | MTMSS00038 | Meat Industry Microbiological Testing Skill Set | Skill set |