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Break down carcase for rendering

Break down carcase for rendering

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPREN205
State Code
OFJ05
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
030399 - Process And Resources Engineering, N.e.c.
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to break down a carcase for rendering, which may be a carcase that has been condemned on the slaughter floor, or that has died in yards.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision at meat processing premises or rendering plants.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 breaking down a carcase for rendering
  • 1.2 Identify workplace health and safety requirements for task, including personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Identify personal protection requirements to ensure there is no risk of transfer of disease from carcase
  • 1.4 Prepare area for breaking down carcase to prevent cross-contamination of other product and equipment
  • 1.5 Identify sources of cross-contamination from condemned carcase, and how these are managed
  • 1.6 Collect and/or record any carcase identification information or tag, following workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Prepare equipment for breaking down a carcase for rendering
2. Break down carcase
  • 2.1 Use equipment to break carcase into parts, following workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Break down carcase in a way that prevents the spread of contamination, following workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Direct carcase parts into appropriate chutes, augers or containers for rendering following workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Follow hygiene and sanitation requirements before handling other carcases
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAZ50 AMPA2163 Break down and bone carcase for pet meat or rendering Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT3 AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing Qualification