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Carcase Trimming (Contamination Trim) Skill Set
Carcase Trimming (Contamination Trim) Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AMPSS00006
AMPSS00006
State Code
AD678
AD678
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
04/08/2016
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
100
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 04/08/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This Skill Set describes the skills and knowledge to trim contamination from a carcase in a meat processing plant.
Pathway Information
The Units of Competency comprising the Carcase Trimming (Contamination Trim) Skill Set are drawn from AQF level II in the Qualifications, and can be counted towards other Qualifications where this is in accordance with the Qualification requirements.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Target Group
Typically the trainee is an existing employee who will be able to trim a carcase to remove contamination.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This Skill Set from the AMP Australian Meat Industry Training Package meets the industry requirements to trim contamination from a carcase in a meat processing plant.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBA34 | AMPA2048 | Inspect forequarter and remove contamination | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBA36 | AMPA2047 | Inspect hindquarter and remove contamination | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVW33 | AMPX209 | Sharpen knives | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BBA38 | AMPA2044 | Trim neck | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC120 | MTMSS00006 | Carcase Trimming (Contamination Trim) Skill Set | Skill set |