Meat Processing Core Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
12/09/2026 10:47 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
AMPSS00044

State Code
AD693

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)

Associated Qualification

Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs)

National Code
AMP20316

State Code
BDI0

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

Statement of Attainment at Certificate II Level

Field of Education

1101 - Food And Hospitality

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

04/08/2016

Current Release Date

04/08/2016

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

18/10/2021

Nominal Hours

200

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 core skills and knowledge required to work in a meat processing enterprise.

Pathway Information

The Units of Competency comprising the Meat Processing Core Skill Set are core Units for most AQF level II and III Qualifications, and can be counted towards these Qualifications where this is in accordance with the Qualification requirements.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Target Group

Typically the trainee is an enterprise employee who is new to the industry or the enterprise.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

This Skill Set from the AMP Australian Meat Industry Training Package meets the industry requirements for core operator skills to work in a meat processing enterprise.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AVX13	AMPCOR202	Apply hygiene and sanitation practices	40	Unit of competency
AVX10	AMPCOR205	Communicate in the workplace	40	Unit of competency
AVX12	AMPCOR203	Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements	40	Unit of competency
AVX11	AMPCOR204	Follow safe work policies and procedures	40	Unit of competency
AVX14	AMPCOR201	Maintain personal equipment	20	Unit of competency
AVX09	AMPCOR206	Overview the meat industry	20	Unit of competency

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AC558	MTMSS00045	Meat Processing Core Skill Set	Skill set

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AF374	AMPSS00088	Meat Processing Core Skill Set	Skill set