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Operate electrical stimulator

Operate electrical stimulator

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPCRP201
State Code
OFJ70
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate manual carcase stimulation equipment or monitor automatic carcase stimulation equipment, used to alter the pH decline in carcase meat.This unit applies to workers who work under general supervision to operate manual, or monitor automatic, carcase stimulators in slaughtering 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. Prepare for work task
  • 1.1 Identify workplace health and safety requirements for task, including personal protective equipment
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work instruction for using electrical stimulator
  • 1.3 Check with electrical tradesperson that stimulator is in working order
  • 1.4 Check equipment is clean and ready for operation
2. Follow effective electrical stimulation procedures
  • 2.1 Apply electrodes, or monitor electrode connection to carcase, following work instruction and workplace health and safety requirements
  • 2.2 Check constant contact with electrodes during stimulation
  • 2.3 Run stimulation to its full time following workplace or manufacturer's specifications for the type of stimulation equipment
  • 2.4 Prevent loss of voltage by ensuring carcases are separated during stimulation
  • 2.5 Check for ineffective stimulation and, where identified, identify carcase and report to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBA71 AMPA2009 Operate electrical stimulator Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT3 AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing Qualification