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Knife Sharpening Skill Set
Knife Sharpening Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AMPSS00028
AMPSS00028
State Code
AD690
AD690
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
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 safely sharpen and handle knives in the meat processing industry.
Pathway Information
The Units of Competency comprising the Knife Sharpening 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 a meat industry employee who is required to regularly use a knife during the slaughtering, boning, slicing or further processing of meat cuts.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This Skill Set from the AMP Australian Meat Industry Training Package meets the industry requirements for the safe sharpening and use of knives in the meat industry.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVX11 | AMPCOR204 | Follow safe work policies and procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVX14 | AMPCOR201 | Maintain personal equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVW33 | AMPX209 | Sharpen knives | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC386 | MTMSS00029 | Knife Sharpening Skill Set | Skill set |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF375 | AMPSS00086 | Knife Sharpening Skill Set | Skill set |