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Inspect meat for defects

Inspect meat for defects

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPQUA204
State Code
OFJ15
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
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to routinely inspect meat and/or offal for defects or contamination, prior to further processing or packing.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision to inspect meat and offal in meat processing premises.Individuals using a knife for this task 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 for work
  • 1.1 Identify work instruction for inspecting meat for defects
  • 1.2 Identify workplace health and safety requirements for task, including personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Identify types of contamination and defects to be detected
2. Inspect meat for contamination
  • 2.1 Detect product contamination and remove contamination or segregate for contamination removal following workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Report consistent contamination or defects to the supervisor
3. Identify meat that is outside of specifications
  • 3.1 Identify out-of-specification meat and corrective action, following workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Report meat that is consistently out-of-specification to the supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBA21 AMPA2068 Inspect meat for defects Unit of competency
BBH66 AMPA2078 Inspect meat for defects in a packing room Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT3 AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing Qualification