Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AMPv2.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate fleshing machinery in a fellmongering process.
This unit is applicable to workers operating a fleshing machine in a fellmongering plant.
All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element |
Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Feed skins for flesher |
1.1 Open and inspect skins for defects according to workplace requirements. 1.2 Treat defective skins in accordance with workplace requirements. 1.3 Feed skins to fleshing machine operator in accordance with workplace and health and safety requirements. |
2. Flesh skins |
2.1 Operate fleshing machine in accordance with workplace and health and safety requirements, and manufacturer's specifications. 2.2 Flesh skins in accordance with workplace and health and safety requirements, and customer specifications. 2.3 Monitor skins for correct fleshing in accordance with workplace requirements. 2.4 Perform routine maintenance of fleshing machine in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications. 2.5 Process and batch skins in their mobs for identification. |
3. De-burr skins (where applicable) |
3.1 Remove burrs and vegetable matter in accordance with workplace and health and safety requirements. 3.2 Operate and maintain de-burring machinery in accordance with workplace and health and safety requirements. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to MTMP2166C Perform skin fleshing operation
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7