Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
3 |
MTM11v3.1 |
Name change to core unit: MTMCOR203A Apply Quality Assurance practices is now MTMCOR203B Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements |
2 |
MTM11v3 |
Added Elective Unit MSAPMSUP172A Identify and minimise environmental hazards |
1 |
MTM11v1 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by workers in rendering plants. It 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:
- renderer/by-products operator.
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 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)
- MTM40311 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance)
- MTM40411 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (General).
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. 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 all six core units of competency
- complete a minimum of four elective units of competency to the minimum value of thirty points.
A maximum of three units can be selected from other Certificate III qualifications in this Training Package, or from another Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be relevant to the identified rendering job role and must not duplicate units already contained within the qualification. Units selected will be worth 2 points.
Qualification structure
Core units |
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MTMCOR201A |
Maintain personal equipment |
2 |
MTMCOR204A |
Follow safe work policies and procedures |
4 |
MTMCOR202A |
Apply hygiene and sanitation practices |
4 |
MTMCOR205A |
Communicate in the workplace |
4 |
MTMCOR203B |
Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements |
4 |
MTMCOR206A |
Overview the meat industry |
2 |
Elective units |
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MTMP3081C |
Operate batch cooker |
8 |
MTMP3087C |
Operate blood processing plant |
6 |
MTMP3082C |
Operate continuous cooker |
7 |
MTMP3088C |
Produce rendered products hygienically |
6 |
MTMP3083C |
Operate press |
5 |
MTMP3089C |
Render edible products |
2 |
MTMP3084C |
Operate wet rendering process |
10 |
MTMP3090B |
Implement a Quality Assurance program for rendering plant |
4 |
MTMP3085C |
Monitor boiler operations |
4 |
MSAPMSUP172A |
Identify and minimise environmental hazards |
2 |
MTMP3086C |
Operate tallow processing plant |
6 |