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Operate meat meal mill

Operate meat meal mill

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPREN202
State Code
OFI49
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 a meat mill plant, including loading, drying and monitoring the quality of the finished meal.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision in industrial rendering premises, and who operate a meat mill plant.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
  • 1.1 Identify work instruction for operating meat meal mill
  • 1.2 Identify workplace health and safety requirements for task, including personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Identify product specifications and quality assurance requirements for milled product
  • 1.4 Prepare meat meal for milling
  • 1.5 Carry out pre-start check to ensure mill is in working order
2. Operate equipment
  • 2.1 Adjust settings for specified product
  • 2.2 Start and operate mill following workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Monitor meat meal fed into mill feeder bin
  • 2.4 Monitor mill operation following workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Monitor quality of meat meal to ensure product meets customer specifications
  • 2.6 Take meat meal samples for testing following workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Rectify any problems with product or process, or report to supervisor
3. Shut down equipment
  • 3.1 Shut down equipment following work instructions
  • 3.2 Clean meat meal mill following workplace instructions
  • 3.3 Carry out routine maintenance on mill following workplace instructions
  • 3.4 Maintain clean and tidy meat meal mill area
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAZ51 AMPA2160 Operate meat meal mill Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT3 AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing Qualification