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Operate carton scales

Operate carton scales

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPPKG205
State Code
OFJ09
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to weigh carton meat, record carton details and check the meat product against the product description on the carton.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision in 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. Check scales
  • 1.1 Identify work instructions for weighing cartons and using scales
  • 1.2 Check scales to ensure they read zero after taring
  • 1.3 Notify appropriate personnel if scales are inaccurate, following workplace requirements
2. Test weights
  • 2.1 Combine clean and undamaged mass to determine maximum operational weight for production
  • 2.2 Record scale readings in increments to ensure scales are checked accurately
  • 2.3 Use certified test weights following workplace requirements
3. Record check measure
  • 3.1 Record all results of check measures following workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Verify results following workplace requirements
4. Weigh carton
  • 4.1 Operate scales following workplace health and safety requirements
  • 4.2 Check meat cuts against the product description, where applicable
  • 4.3 Weigh carton following workplace procedure, and read weight
  • 4.4 Check net weight of carton to ensure compliance with workplace requirements and customer specifications
  • 4.5 Record weight of carton using workplace recording system, where applicable
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBA17 AMPA2073 Operate carton scales Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT3 AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing Qualification