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Recover mountain chain

Recover mountain chain

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPOFF212
State Code
OFI77
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 trim the rumen to recover the mountain chain for further processing.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision in the tripe or paunch room of a meat processing premises.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 recovering mountain chain
  • 1.2 Identify defects and contamination that can occur when trimming rumen and recovering mountain chain
  • 1.3 Identify hygiene and sanitation requirements for processing
  • 1.4 Identify workplace health and safety requirements for task, including personal protective equipment
2. Recover mountain chain
  • 2.1 Trim rumen to recover the mountain chain following workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Trim mountain chain to comply with customer specifications
  • 2.3 Identify and trim defects from mountain chain to workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Work to avoid contamination and cross-contamination
  • 2.5 Place mountain chain and trim in appropriate bin or chute for further processing
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBA03 AMPA2102 Recover mountain chain Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT3 AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing Qualification