Knife Sharpening Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
14/09/2026 5:43 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
MTMSS00029

State Code
AC386

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
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

100

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 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 MTM11 Australian Meat Industry Training Package meets the industry requirements for the safe use of knives in the meat industry.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
D8752	MTMCOR204A	Follow safe work policies and procedures	40	Unit of competency
D8749	MTMCOR201A	Maintain personal equipment	20	Unit of competency
D9017	MTMPSR203A	Sharpen knives	40	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AD690	AMPSS00028	Knife Sharpening Skill Set	Skill set