Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
4 |
MTM11v3.1 |
Added elective unit MTMP3046A Prepare and present viscera for inspection Name change to core unit: MTMCOR203A Apply Quality Assurance practices is now MTMCOR203B Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements |
3 |
MTM11v3 |
Minor typographical correction |
2 |
MTM11v2 |
Added MTMP3004A Assess effective stunning and bleeding as an Elective Unit MTMP3001C Knock and stun animal updated to MTMP3001D Stun animal MTMP3039C Eviscerate game shot carcase updated to MTMP3039D Eviscerate wild game field shot carcase |
1 |
MTM11v1 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by workers undertaking slaughtering duties in abattoirs. 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:
- slaughter and dressing operations.
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. 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 all seven core units of competency
- complete a minimum of five elective units of competency to the minimum value of thirty points.
A maximum of two 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 slaughtering 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 |
MTMPSR203A |
Sharpen knives |
4 |
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Elective units |
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Slaughter floor operations |
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MTMP3001D |
Stun animal |
4 |
MTMP3002C |
Stick and bleed animal |
4 |
MTMP3004A |
Assess effective stunning and bleeding |
2 |
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Seal digestive tract |
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MTMP3006C |
Rod weasand |
2 |
MTMP3008C |
Ring bung |
4 |
MTMP3007C |
Seal weasand |
1 |
MTMP3009C |
Seal bung |
2 |
Perform opening cuts |
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MTMP3010A |
Split carcase |
4 |
MTMP3033C |
Operate hide puller |
6 |
MTMP3015A |
Bone neck |
3 |
MTMP3034C |
Remove pelt manually |
6 |
MTMP3016B |
Perform 'Y' cut |
2 |
MTMP3036C |
Bed dress carcase |
16 |
MTMP3017A |
Skin head |
4 |
MTMP3037C |
Eviscerate animal carcase |
8 |
MTMP3021C |
Explain opening cuts* |
1 |
MTMP3038C |
Operate brisket cutter/saw |
4 |
MTMP3022C |
Perform flanking cuts |
6 |
MTMP3039D |
Eviscerate wild game field shot carcase |
4 |
MTMP3023C |
Perform brisket cuts |
4 |
MTMP3041C |
Backdown pig carcase |
2 |
MTMP3024C |
Perform rumping cuts |
4 |
MTMP3042C |
Prepare head for inspection |
4 |
MTMP3025C |
Perform rosette cuts |
4 |
MTMP3043B |
Operate air knife |
2 |
MTMP3026C |
Perform midline cuts |
4 |
MTMP3044B |
Drop sock and pull shoulder pelt |
3 |
MTMP3031C |
Scald and de-hair carcase |
4 |
MTMP3045B |
Undertake retain rail |
2 |
MTMP3032C |
Operate pelt puller |
4 |
MTMP3046A |
Prepare and present viscera for inspection |
2 |
Perform legging |
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MTMP3011C |
Overview legging operation* |
1 |
MTMP3013C |
Make second leg opening cuts |
3 |
MTMP3012C |
Make first leg opening cuts |
4 |
MTMP3014C |
Perform legging on small stock |
4 |
* Units marked with an asterisk (*) must be undertaken with at least one other unit from the same section.
Units with prerequisite units
Units with prerequisite units
The following units from this qualification contain prerequisite units.
Unit |
Prerequisite unit |
MTMP3002C Stick and bleed animal |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3007C Seal weasand |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3008C Ring bung |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3015A Bone neck |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3016B Perform 'Y' cut |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3017A Skin head |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3021C Explain opening cuts |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives or MTMP3043B Operate air knife |
MTMP3022C Perform flanking cuts |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3023C Perform brisket cuts |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives MTMP3021C Explain opening cuts |
MTMP3024C Perform rumping cuts |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives MTMP3021C Explain opening cuts |
MTMP3025C Perform rosette cuts |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives MTMP3021C Explain opening cuts |
MTMP3026C Perform midline cuts |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives MTMP3021C Explain opening cuts |
MTMP3039C Eviscerate game shot carcase |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3031C Scald and de-hair carcase |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3033C Operate hide puller |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives or MTMP3043B Operate air knife |
MTMP3034C Remove pelt manually |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3036C Bed dress carcase |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3037C Eviscerate animal carcase |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3041C Backdown pig carcase |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3042C Prepare head for inspection |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3044B Drop sock and pull shoulder pelt |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3045B Undertake retain rail |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3012C Make first leg opening cuts |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives MTMP3011C Overview legging operation |
MTMP3013B Make second leg opening cuts |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives MTMP3011C Overview legging operation |
MTMP3014C Perform legging on small stock |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives MTMP3011C Overview legging operation |