Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by meat inspectors in meat processing enterprises. The MTM30311 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety) is most commonly undertaken by meat inspectors in domestic processing enterprises. However, at the time of endorsement of this Training Package legislation and regulatory requirements relating to meat inspection were undergoing considerable change at both state/territory and federal level. People seeking registration as a meat inspector should check the current requirements with their state or territory food authority or the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS), as appropriate.
This qualification is not appropriate for use as a pre-vocational qualification or for inclusion as a VET in Schools program.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
- meat inspector.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Pathways into the qualification may be:
- after completion of a Certificate I or II Meat Processing qualification
- through Recognition of Prior Learning
- by direct entry without prior meat industry skills or knowledge.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:
- any other Certificate III in Meat Processing qualification with credit for applicable units successfully completed
- approved Skill Sets to gain expertise in specific skilled job roles
- MTM40111 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Leadership)
- MTM40211 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
- MTM40311 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance)
- MTM40411 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (General).
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing , legislative , regulatory or certification considerations
Depending on the jurisdiction, Meat Inspectors must be registered with the relevant controlling authority (e.g. PrimeSafe (Victoria) or AQIS for export plants).
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. 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 fifteen units of competency in total.
- complete all twelve core units
- complete three elective units.
Qualification structure
Core units |
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MTMCOR201A |
Maintain personal equipment |
MTMP3003A |
Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection |
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MTMCOR202A |
Apply hygiene and sanitation practices |
MTMP3071C |
Perform ante-mortem inspection and make disposition |
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MTMCOR203A |
Apply Quality Assurance practices |
MTMP3072C |
Perform post-mortem inspection and make disposition |
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MTMCOR204A |
Follow safe work policies and procedures |
MTMP3073B |
Implement food safety program |
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MTMCOR205A |
Communicate in the workplace |
MTMP408A |
Inspect transportation containers/vehicles |
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MTMCOR206A |
Overview the meat industry |
MTMPSR203A |
Sharpen knives |
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Elective units |
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MTMP3042C |
Prepare head for inspection |
MTMP412A |
Inspect poultry |
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MTMP3046A |
Prepare and present viscera for inspection |
MTMP413A |
Inspect ratites |
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MTMP3074B |
Perform carcase Meat Hygiene Assessment |
MTMPS415A |
Conduct an internal audit of a documented program |
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MTMP3075B |
Perform process monitoring for Meat Hygiene Assessment |
BSBFLM312C |
Contribute to team effectiveness |
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MTMP3076B |
Perform boning room Meat Hygiene Assessment |
MSL904001A |
Perform standard calibrations |
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MTMP3077B |
Perform offal Meat Hygiene Assessment |
MSL922001A |
Record and present data |
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MTMP403B |
Oversee plant compliance with the Australian Standards for meat processing |
MSL954001A |
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan |
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MTMP411A |
Inspect game meat |
Units with prerequisite units
Units with prerequisite units
The following units from this qualification contain prerequisite units.
Unit |
Prerequisite |
MTMP3071C Perform ante-mortem inspection and make disposition |
MTMP3003A Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection |
MTMP3072C Perform post-mortem inspection and make disposition |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3042C Prepare head for inspection |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3046A Prepare and present viscera for inspection |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3074B Perform carcase Meat Hygiene Assessment |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |