Skill set Outline
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Tongue Meat Recovery Skill Set
Tongue Meat Recovery Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
MTMSS00056
MTMSS00056
State Code
AB865
AB865
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
19/12/2011
Current Release Date
19/12/2011
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
—
Nominal Hours
50
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/12/2011 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
Not applicable.
Pathway Information
The Units of Competency comprising the Tongue Meat Recovery 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 company employee who works on a slaughter floor recovering tongues.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This Skill Set from the MTM11 Australian Meat Industry Training Package meets the industry requirements for recovering tongues in a meat processing plant.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8836 | MTMP2092C | Drop tongue | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D9017 | MTMPSR203A | Sharpen knives | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD708 | AMPSS00054 | Tongue Meat Recovery Skill Set | Skill set |