Pathway 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. These competencies can provide credit towards:MSL44109 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (Meat Processing) andMSL54109 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Meat Processing)Qualifications from the vocational training and education sector articulate directly into tertiary qualifications, so advanced standing would be given towards a degree level qualification.

Not Applicable

Target Group This Skill Set is for meat industry laboratory workers who are required to perform rapid tests for pathogens as described in the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) approved methods for microbiological testing of meat and meat products.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment These Units from the MSL09 Laboratory Operations Training Package meet the requirements for conducting rapid tests for pathogens in meat processing laboratories as described in the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) approved methods for microbiological testing of meat and meat products.