Carcase Trimming (Retain Rail) Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
13/09/2026 7:47 PM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
AMPSS00007

State Code
AD704

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Associated Qualification

Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs)

National Code
AMP20316

State Code
BDI0

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

Statement of Attainment at Certificate II Level

Field of Education

1101 - Food And Hospitality

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

04/08/2016

Current Release Date

04/08/2016

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

18/10/2021

Nominal Hours

180

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 trim a carcase on a retain rail.

Pathway Information

The Units of Competency comprising the Carcase Trimming (Retain Rail) Skill Set are drawn from AQF levels II and III 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 trims carcases on the retain rail.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

This Skill Set from the AMP Australian Meat Industry Training Package meets the industry requirements for trimming a carcase on a retain rail.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AVX13	AMPCOR202	Apply hygiene and sanitation practices	40	Unit of competency
AVX11	AMPCOR204	Follow safe work policies and procedures	40	Unit of competency
BBA34	AMPA2048	Inspect forequarter and remove contamination	20	Unit of competency
BBA36	AMPA2047	Inspect hindquarter and remove contamination	20	Unit of competency
AVW33	AMPX209	Sharpen knives	40	Unit of competency
BAZ06	AMPA3046	Undertake retain rail operations	20	Unit of competency

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AB702	MTMSS00007	Carcase Trimming (Retain Rail) Skill Set	Skill set