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Poultry Stunning, Bleeding, Scalding and De-feathering Skill Set
Poultry Stunning, Bleeding, Scalding and De-feathering Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AMPSS00069
AMPSS00069
State Code
AE420
AE420
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
18/12/2020
Current Release Date
18/12/2020
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
215
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/12/2020 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set addresses the need for a poultry processing establishment to have trained staff to operate the stunning, bleeding, scalding and defeathering processes at a poultry processing premises.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards a range of qualifications from the AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing or regulatory requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for personnel who work in the slaughter area of a poultry processing premises. They will have responsibility for operating the stunning, bleeding, scalding and defeathering processes.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package meet the industry requirements for the stunning, bleeding, scalding and defeathering processes at a poultry processing premises.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVX13 | AMPCOR202 | Apply hygiene and sanitation practices | 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 |
| BBG53 | AMPP208 | Operate a poultry stunning, killing and defeathering process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCS04 | AMPP210 | Prepare birds for stunning | 35 | Unit of competency |