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Transport meat and/or meat products

Transport meat and/or meat products

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPOPR218
State Code
OFI28
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
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to transport meat and/or meat products. It relates to the transportation of meat where the transport operator has physical contact with meat.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision to transport meat products by vehicle or container.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.Individuals undertaking this unit must have a driver’s licence appropriate for the vehicle being used. The vehicle must also be registered as a meat delivery vehicle following state/territory requirements.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Identify work instructions for transporting meat and/or meat products
  • 1.2 Identify workplace health and safety requirements for handling meat products, including personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Identify hygiene and sanitation requirements for handling meat and/or meat products
  • 1.4 Identify safe manual handling equipment
2. Prepare to transport meat and/or meat products
  • 2.1 Inspect vehicles and containers used to transport meat and/or meat products, to check they are appropriate for use and meet food safety requirements
  • 2.2 Prepare vehicles and containers used to transport meat and/or meat products for use
  • 2.3 Load and secure meat and/or meat products as required, following product requirements and to ensure there is no contamination or cross-contamination
  • 2.4 Follow workplace security arrangements, as required
3. Move meat and/or meat products
  • 3.1 Monitor and control food safety hazards as required by the food safety program to ensure that food safety is maintained during transport
  • 3.2 Where food safety control requirements are not met, promptly report non-conformance and take corrective action
  • 3.3 Unload meat and/or meat products as required following product requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Record food safety information to meet the requirements of the food safety program
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAZ43 AMPA2176 Transport meat and meat products Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT3 AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing Qualification