Modification History
December 2011: Wording of packaging rules amended for clarity.
Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by workers undertaking work in smallgoods establishments. It is not appropriate for use as a pre-vocational qualification or for inclusion as a VET in Schools program unless there is opportunity for a sustained period of work placement in a smallgoods enterprise. A substantial component of this qualification must be assessed on the job.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
- smallgoods labourer
- smallgoods operator.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Pathways into the qualification may be:
- direct entry without prior work experience
- after completion of MTM10111 Certificate I in Meat Processing (Smallgoods)
- through Recognition of Prior Learning
- through a school vocational studies program combined with work experience.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:
- any other Certificate II in Meat Processing qualification, with credit for applicable units successfully completed
- MTM30911 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - General)
- MTM31011 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture)
- MTM30211 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services).
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing , legislative , regulatory or certification considerations
Units of competency in this qualification do not require a licence or certification.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required by the meat industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. Due to the high proportion of electives required by this qualification, the industry/enterprise requirements described for each Employability Skill are representative of the meat industry in general and may not reflect specific job roles. Learning and assessment strategies for this qualification should be based on the requirements of the units of competency for this qualification. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
Complete sixteen (16) units of competency in total.
- complete all five (5) core units of competency
- complete eleven (11) elective units of competency, made up of:
- a minimum of three (3) units of competency from Group A
- a minimum of six (6) units of competency from Group B.
Two additional elective units may be selected from Group A or B or any Certificate II qualification in this Training Package, or any other Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be relevant to smallgoods processing and must not duplicate any unit already contained in the qualification.
Qualification structure
Core units |
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MTMCOR202A |
Apply hygiene and sanitation practices |
MTMCOR205A |
Communicate in the workplace |
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MTMCOR203A |
Apply Quality Assurance practices |
MTMCOR206A |
Overview the meat industry |
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MTMCOR204A |
Follow safe work policies and procedures |
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Elective units |
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Group A |
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MTMPS201C |
Clean work area during operations |
FDFOP2061A |
Use numerical applications in the workplace |
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MTMS101C |
Handle materials and products |
HLTFA301B |
Apply first aid |
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MTMS102C |
Pack smallgoods product |
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Group B |
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MTMPSR203A |
Sharpen knives |
MTMS212B |
Manually link and tie product |
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MTMPS300A |
Assess product in chillers |
MTMS213B |
Slice product using simple machinery |
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MTMP2054C |
Inspect hindquarter and remove contamination |
MTMS214C |
Rotate stored meat |
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MTMP2055C |
Inspect forequarter and remove contamination |
MTMS215B |
Rotate meat product |
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MTMP2133C |
Store carcase product |
MTMS216B |
Inspect carton meat |
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MTMP2134C |
Store carton product |
MTMS217A |
Prepare dry ingredients |
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MTMP2197C |
Clean after operations - boning room |
MTMS218B |
Measure and calculate routine workplace data |
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MTMPS203C |
Operate scales and semi-automatic labelling machinery |
MTMSR201C |
Prepare and slice meat cuts |
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MTMPS205C |
Clean chillers |
MTMSR202C |
Trim meat to specifications |
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MTMPS206C |
Operate a forklift in a specific workplace |
MTMSR203C |
Package product using automatic packing and labelling equipment |
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MTMPSR201C |
Vacuum pack product |
MTMSR204C |
Despatch meat product |
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MTMS205C |
Package product using thermoform process |
FDFOP2007A |
Work in a freezer storage area |
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MTMS206C |
Package product using gas flushing process |
FDFOP2010A |
Work with temperature controlled stock |
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MTMS207C |
Operate bar and coder systems |
MSL922001A |
Record and present data |
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MTMS208C |
Operate metal detection unit |
PRMCL38A |
Clean a food handling area |
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MTMS210B |
Select/identify and prepare casings |
TLID2013A |
Move materials mechanically using automated equipment |
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MTMS211B |
Manually shape and form product |
Units with prerequisite units
The following units from this qualification contain prerequisite units.
Unit |
Prerequisite |
MTMP2054C Inspect hindquarter and remove contamination |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP2055C Inspect forequarter and remove contamination |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMSR201C Prepare and slice meat cuts |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMSR202C Trim meat to specifications |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMS212B Manually link and tie product |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |