Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 4 |
This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 5.0. |
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Release 3 |
This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 4.0. |
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Release 2 |
This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 3.0. |
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Release 1 |
This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by Quality Assurance officers in meat processing enterprises.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
The following units must be completed prior to commencing this qualification:
- AMPCOR201 Maintain personal equipment
- AMPCOR202 Apply hygiene and sanitation practices
- AMPCOR203 Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements
- AMPCOR204 Follow safe work policies and procedures
- AMPCOR205 Communicate in the workplace
- AMPCOR206 Overview the meat industry
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 12 units of competency:
- 6 core units plus
- 6 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- Select 4 units from the elective list
- Select 2 additional units from the elective list, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in Quality Assurance and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4.
Core Units
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AMPCOR401 |
Manage own work performance |
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AMPCOR402 |
Facilitate Quality Assurance process |
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AMPCOR403 |
Participate in workplace health and safety risk control process |
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AMPCOR404 |
Facilitate hygiene and sanitation performance |
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AMPX404 |
Conduct an internal audit of a documented program |
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AMPX420 |
Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of a HACCP and Quality Assurance system |
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
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AMPA400 |
Utilise refrigeration index |
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AMPA401 |
Implement a Meat Hygiene Assessment program |
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AMPA402 |
Oversee plant compliance with the Australian standards for meat processing |
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AMPA403 |
Apply meat science |
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AMPA404 |
Conduct and validate pH and temperature declines to MSA standards |
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AMPA405 |
Develop and implement Quality Assurance program for a rendering plant |
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AMPA413 |
Review or develop an Emergency Animal Disease Response Plan |
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AMPA414 |
Manage the collection, monitoring and reporting of animal health data from a meat processing plant |
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AMPA415 |
Manage biogas facilities |
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AMPA416 |
Oversee humane handling of animals |
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AMPA417* |
Conduct an animal welfare audit of a meat processing plant |
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AMPX312 |
Calculate carcase yield in a boning room |
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AMPX403* |
Monitor and overview the production of Uncooked Comminuted Fermented Meat (UCFM) |
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AMPX405 |
Conduct statistical analysis of process |
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AMPX406 |
Manage or oversee an external audit of the establishment’s quality system |
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AMPX415 |
Specify beef product using AUS-MEAT language |
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AMPX416 |
Specify sheep product using AUS-MEAT language |
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AMPX417 |
Specify pork product using AUS-MEAT language |
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AMPX419 |
Participate in product recall |
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AMPX422 |
Develop and implement work instructions and SOPs |
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AMPX424 |
Raise and validate requests for export permits and Meat Transfer Certificates |
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AMPX425 |
Conduct a document review |
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AMPX426 |
Undertake chiller assessment to AUS-MEAT requirements |
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AMPX428 |
Plan, conduct and report a workplace incident investigation |
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AMPX429 |
Develop and implement a TACCP and VACCP plan |
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AMPX430 |
Develop, implement and evaluate a pest control program in a meat processing premises |
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AMPX431 |
Oversee meat processing establishment’s Halal compliance |
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FBPAUD4001 |
Assess compliance with food safety programs |
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FBPAUD4002 |
Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits |
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FBPAUD4003 |
Conduct food safety audits |
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FBPAUD4004 |
Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards |
Prerequisite requirements
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Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
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AMPA417 Conduct an animal welfare audit of a meat processing plant |
AMPA416 Oversee of humane handling of animals AMPX404 Conduct an internal audit of a documented program AMPA2006 Apply animal welfare and handling requirements |
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AMPX403 Monitor and overview the production of Uncooked Comminuted Fermented Meat (UCFM) |
AMPCOR202 Apply hygiene and sanitation practices AMPCOR404 Facilitate hygiene and sanitation performance |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AMP40415 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance) Release 4 |
AMP40415 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance) Release 3 |
New elective units added: AMPX431, AMPA404 and AMPA416 AMPA411 corrected to AMPA416 in prerequisite requirements |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7
