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Remove head

Remove head

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPCRP202
State Code
OFJ25
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2026
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 remove the head manually or with the aid of mechanical cutters, depending on the scale and make up of the meat processing premises.This unit applies to those who work under general supervision in a meat processing premises, where heads are removed mechanically or manually.Individuals performing manual cutting are expected to already have the ability to apply safe knife handling and maintenance practices consistent with workplace health and safety requirements.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 to remove the head
  • 1.1 Identify workplace health and safety requirements for task, including personal protective equipment
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work instruction for removing head from animal carcase
  • 1.3 Prepare knife, equipment and/or machinery for removal of head following work instructions
2. Remove animal head
  • 2.1 Operate equipment and/or machinery for removal of head following work instructions
  • 2.2 Sever head at the base of the jaw (i.e., the atlanto-occipital joint)
  • 2.3 Remove head following work instructions, including compliance with Specified Risk Material guidelines as required
  • 2.4 Remove head following workplace health and safety requirements and avoiding contamination
  • 2.5 Maintain correlation with carcase, where required, for inspection process or approved batching program
  • 2.6 Forward head for further processing or disposal
3. Maintain equipment
  • 3.1 Clean and maintain knife and/or machinery for removal of head, following work instructions
  • 3.2 Report any issues that arise with equipment, machinery or process to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBA66 AMPA2010 Remove head Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT3 AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing Qualification