Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AMPv2.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a trunk boning machine.
This unit is applicable to workers in boning rooms, food services and wholesale operations.
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
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Perform preparatory cuts |
1.1 Take trunks from the chain and select for de-boning according to workplace specifications. 1.2 Inspect trunks for defects and trim or dispose of in accordance with workplace requirements. 1.3 Make preparatory cuts along the spine prior to mechanical boning in accordance with work instructions. |
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2. De-bone trunks mechanically |
2.1 Position trunk in accordance with work instruction. 2.2 Operate mechanical trunk boning machinery in accordance with work instructions. 2.3 Perform routine equipment and bone checks, cleaning and maintenance according to work instructions. 2.4 Identify and follow workplace health and safety requirements. 2.5 Dispose of bones and trunk meat in accordance with workplace requirements, keeping the work area neat and tidy. 2.6 Report out-of-specification performance by the boning machinery to supervisor in accordance with work instructions. |
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 MTMP3061C Operate trunk boning machine
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7
