Prepare hide/pelt for removal

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
MTMP2024B

State Code
W6903

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
01/02/2008

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/07/2010

Original Release Date

01/02/2008

Nominal Hours

Field of Education

110105 - Butchery

Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to complete the opening cuts on the points of a hide or pelt prior to removal. These include such cuts as marking the muzzle, marking the hocks and the fluffy anus cut on sheep.

General notes

N/A

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Explain opening cuts

1.1. Steps involved in opening hide or pelt are identified in accordance with workplace requirements.
1.2. Sources of contamination and cross-contamination are identified and managed according to workplace requirements.
1.3. Quality implications of defective opening cuts are identified and explained for product and hide.

2. Perform opening cuts

2.1. Opening cuts releasing the hide or pelt are performed in accordance with workplace requirements.
2.2. Opening cuts releasing the hide or pelt are performed in accordance with hygiene and sanitation requirements.
2.3. Opening cuts releasing the hide or pelt are performed in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements.
2.4. Hide or pelt is freed to workplace requirements.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
E1543	MTMP2024A	Prepare hide/pelt for removal	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D8784	MTMP2024C	Prepare hide or pelt for removal	Unit of competency