Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
2 |
AMP v2.1 |
New release to correct prerequisite requirements |
1 |
AMPv2.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explain the opening cut process, and to identify sources of contamination and the risks to hides, pelts and product.
This unit is applicable to workers making opening cuts in hides or pelts abattoirs, knackery or game processing establishments.
All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.
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
AMPX209 Sharpen knives
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. Explain opening cuts |
1.1 Identify steps involved in opening carcase hide or pelt in accordance with work instructions. 1.2 Identify sources of contamination and cross-contamination in accordance with hygiene and sanitation policies. 1.3 Identify hygiene and sanitation requirements. 1.4 Explain purpose of spear cuts. 1.5 Identify and explain quality implications of defective opening cuts for product and hide or pelt 1.6 Identify and explain workplace health and safety requirements associated with opening hides or pelts. |
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 MTMP3021C Explain opening cuts.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7