Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AMPv2.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, identify and prepare casings.
This unit is suitable for operators working in smallgoods manufacturing establishments or value-adding, wholesaling and food services establishments.
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 industry 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. Select casings |
1.1 Identify casings according to casing specifications 1.2 Select casings to suit product requirements 1.3 Check casings for faults according to workplace requirements |
2. Prepare casings |
2.1 Calibrate casings according to product specifications and workplace requirements 2.2 Prepare casings as required according to workplace requirements 2.3 Flush casings thoroughly with clean water in accordance with workplace requirements 2.4 Spool or pull casings are into filling tube or nozzle in preparation for further processing 2.5 Prepare correct quantity of casings in accordance with production specifications 2.6 Prepare casings according to workplace health and safety, and hygiene and sanitation requirements 2.7 Store casings according to manufacturer specifications and hygiene 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 MTMS210B Select, identify and prepare casings.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7