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Weigh carcase

Weigh carcase

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPCRP219
State Code
OFJ60
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2026
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Original Release Date
02/02/2026
Nominal Hours
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to weigh carcases.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision to weigh carcases in meat processing premises.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.Mandatory workplace requirements apply to the assessment of this unit.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check scales
  • 1.1 Identify workplace instructions for weighing carcases and using scales
  • 1.2 Identify workplace health and safety requirements for task, including personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Check scales following operational procedures to ensure weights are accurate
  • 1.4 Check scales to ensure they read zero after taring
  • 1.5 Notify appropriate personnel if scales are inaccurate, following workplace requirements
2. Test weights
  • 2.1 Combine clean and undamaged mass to determine maximum operational weight for production
  • 2.2 Record scale readings in increments to ensure scales are checked accurately
  • 2.3 Use certified test weights in line with workplace requirements
3. Record check measure
  • 3.1 Accurately record all results of checking measures following workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Verify results according to workplace requirements
4. Operate carcase scales
  • 4.1 Weigh carcases following workplace health and safety requirements
  • 4.2 Record weights using workplace recording system
  • 4.3 Tag and label carcases according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBA29 AMPA2061 Weigh carcase Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT3 AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing Qualification