Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
5 |
MTM11v4 |
Added elective unit MTMP3067A Prepare and despatch meat products |
4 |
MTM11v3.1 |
Name change to core unit: MTMCOR203A Apply Quality Assurance practices is now MTMCOR203B Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements |
3 |
MTM11v3 |
Added new Elective Units:
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2 |
MTM11v2 |
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1 |
MTM11v1 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by workers in meat processing plants who are working in the areas of Quality Assurance or the laboratory.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
- Quality Assurance officer
- meat processing laboratory assistant
- game harvester
- game depot manager
- pre-dressing game inspector
- supervisor and leading hand
- on-floor trainer.
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
- MSL30109 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
- approved Skill Sets to gain expertise in specific skilled job roles, for example, the Meat Industry Microbiological Skill Set
- 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 six core units of competency
- complete a minimum of two elective units of competency to a minimum value of thirty points.
Up to three units may be substituted with units selected from another Certificate III or IV qualification in this Training Package, or another Training Package or accredited course. The selected units must be relevant to the nominated meat processing job and must not duplicate units already contained in 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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MTMG300A |
Overview wild game meat industry |
2 |
MTMP3067A |
Prepare and despatch meat products |
8 |
MTMG301A |
Operate a game harvesting vehicle |
3 |
MTMP3074B |
Perform carcase Meat Hygiene Assessment |
2 |
MTMG302A |
Eviscerate, inspect and tag wild game carcase in the field |
3 |
MTMP3075B |
Perform process monitoring for Meat Hygiene Assessment |
2 |
MTMG303A |
Receive and inspect wild game carcases from the field |
3 |
MTMP3076B |
Perform boning room Meat Hygiene Assessment |
2 |
MTMG304A |
Receive and inspect wild game carcases at a processing plant |
3 |
MTMP3077B |
Perform offal Meat Hygiene Assessment |
2 |
MTMG305A |
Store wild game carcase |
3 |
MTMP3081C |
Operate batch cooker |
8 |
MTMG306A |
Use firearms to harvest wild game |
3 |
MTMP3082C |
Operate continuous cooker |
7 |
MTMP3001D |
Stun animal |
4 |
MTMP3083C |
Operate press |
5 |
MTMP3002C |
Stick and bleed animal |
4 |
MTMP3084C |
Operate wet rendering process |
10 |
MTMP3004A |
Assess effective stunning and bleeding |
2 |
MTMP3085C |
Monitor boiler operations |
4 |
MTMP3005A |
Monitor the effective operations of electrical stimulation |
2 |
MTMP3086C |
Operate tallow processing plant |
6 |
MTMP3006C |
Rod weasand |
2 |
MTMP3087C |
Operate blood processing plant |
6 |
MTMP3007C |
Seal weasand |
1 |
MTMP3088C |
Produce rendered products hygienically |
6 |
MTMP3008C |
Ring bung |
4 |
MTMP3089C |
Render edible products |
2 |
MTMP3009C |
Seal bung |
2 |
MTMP3090B |
Implement a Quality Assurance program for rendering plant |
4 |
MTMP3010A |
Split carcase |
4 |
MTMP3095B |
Grade beef carcases using Meat Standards Australia standards |
3 |
MTMP3011C |
Overview legging operation |
1 |
MTMP3099B |
Use standard product descriptions - sheep/goats |
2 |
MTMP3012C |
Make first leg opening cuts |
4 |
MTMP3100B |
Use standard product descriptions - beef |
2 |
MTMP3013C |
Make second leg opening cuts |
3 |
MTMP3101B |
Use standard product descriptions - pork |
2 |
MTMP3014C |
Perform legging on small stock |
4 |
MTMP3102B |
Provide coaching |
3 |
MTMP3015A |
Bone neck |
3 |
MTMP3103B |
Provide mentoring |
3 |
MTMP3016B |
Perform 'Y' cut |
2 |
MTMP3104B |
Use standard product descriptions - kangaroos |
2 |
MTMP3017A |
Skin head |
4 |
MTMP3105A |
Follow and implement an established work plan |
3 |
MTMP3021C |
Explain opening cuts |
1 |
MTMP3107B |
Perform manual chemical lean testing |
2 |
MTMP3022C |
Perform flanking cuts |
6 |
MTMP3108A |
Overview of the NLIS for sheep and goats |
2 |
MTMP3023C |
Perform brisket cuts |
4 |
MTMP3109A |
Overview of the NLIS program utilising RFIDs |
2 |
MTMP3024C |
Perform rumping cuts |
4 |
MTMP3110A |
Manage NLIS data for livestock in lairage |
2 |
MTMP3025C |
Perform rosette cuts |
4 |
MTMP3111A |
Manage NLIS data for sheep and goats in lairage |
2 |
MTMP3026C |
Perform midline cuts |
4 |
MTMP3112A |
Manage NLIS for direct purchase of stock identified with an RFID |
2 |
MTMP3031C |
Scald and de-hair carcase |
4 |
MTMP3113A |
Manage NLIS for direct purchase of sheep or goats |
2 |
MTMP3032C |
Operate pelt puller |
4 |
MTMP3114A |
Manage NLIS data for saleyard purchase of livestock |
2 |
MTMP3033C |
Operate hide puller |
6 |
MTMP3115A |
Manage NLIS data for saleyard purchase of sheep or goats |
2 |
MTMP3034C |
Remove pelt manually |
6 |
MTMP3116A |
Manage, report and upload NLIS slaughter data from RFIDs |
4 |
MTMP3036C |
Bed dress carcase |
16 |
MTMP3117A |
Manage, report and upload mob based NLIS data for sheep and goats |
2 |
MTMP3037C |
Eviscerate animal carcase |
8 |
MTMP3118A |
Conduct start up procedures and pre-operational checks on slaughter floor NLIS data equipment |
2 |
MTMP3038C |
Operate brisket cutter/saw |
4 |
MTMP3119A |
Manage NLIS data from RFIDs on the slaughter floor |
4 |
MTMP3039D |
Eviscerate wild game field shot carcase |
4 |
MTMP3120A |
Prepare a kill sheet |
2 |
MTMP3041C |
Backdown pig carcase |
2 |
MTMP3121A |
Undertake pre-slaughter checks of NVDs and PICs for NLIS for sheep and goats |
2 |
MTMP3042C |
Prepare head for inspection |
4 |
MTMP3122A |
Undertake pre-slaughter checks of NVDs, PICs and RFIDs |
2 |
MTMP3043B |
Operate air knife |
2 |
MTMP403B |
Oversee plant compliance with the Australian Standards for meat processing |
3 |
MTMP3044B |
Drop sock and pull shoulder pelt |
3 |
MTMP411B |
Inspect wild game meat |
3 |
MTMP3045B |
Undertake retain rail |
2 |
MTMP412A |
Inspect poultry |
3 |
MTMP3046A |
Prepare and present viscera for inspection |
2 |
MTMP413A |
Inspect ratites |
3 |
MTMP3052C |
Bone small stock carcase - leg |
10 |
MTMPS300A |
Assess product in chillers |
8 |
MTMP3054C |
Slice and trim leg - small stock |
10 |
MTMPS415A |
Conduct an internal audit of a documented program |
3 |
MTMP3055C |
Bone large stock carcase - forequarter |
15 |
BSBFLM312C |
Contribute to team effectiveness |
3 |
MTMP3056C |
Bone large stock carcase - hindquarter |
15 |
MSL904001A |
Perform standard calibrations |
2 |
MTMP3057C |
Slice and trim large stock - forequarter |
15 |
MSL922001A |
Record and present data |
2 |
MTMP3058C |
Slice and trim large stock - hindquarter |
15 |
MSL933001A |
Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose |
3 |
MTMP3059C |
Break carcase using a bandsaw |
15 |
MSL952002A |
Handle and transport samples or equipment |
3 |
MTMP3060C |
Operate leg-boning machine |
10 |
MSL954001A |
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan |
3 |
MTMP3061C |
Operate trunk boning machine |
10 |
MSL973001A |
Perform basic tests |
3 |
MTMP3062B |
Bone small stock carcase - shoulder |
10 |
MSL973002A |
Prepare working solutions |
3 |
MTMP3063B |
Bone small stock carcase - middle |
10 |
MSL973003A |
Prepare culture media |
3 |
MTMP3064B |
Slice small stock carcase - shoulder |
10 |
MSL973004A |
Perform aseptic techniques |
3 |
MTMP3065B |
Slice small stock carcase – middle |
10 |
TAEDEL301A |
Provide work skill instruction |
3 |
MTMP3066B |
Bone carcase using mechanical aids (large stock) |
15 |
Units with prerequisite units
Units with prerequisite units
The following units from this qualification contain prerequisite units.
Unit |
Prerequisite |
MTMG302A Eviscerate, inspect and tag wild game carcase in the field |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3002C Stick and bleed animal |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3007C Seal weasand |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3008C Ring bung |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3012C Make first leg opening cuts |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives MTMP3011C Overview legging operation |
MTMP3013C 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 |
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 |
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 |
MTMP3039C Eviscerate game shot 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 |
MTMP3046A Prepare and present viscera for inspection |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3052C Bone small stock carcase - leg |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3054C Slice and trim leg - small stock |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3055C Bone large stock carcase - forequarter |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3056C Bone large stock carcase - hindquarter |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3057C Slice and trim large stock forequarter |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3058C Slice and trim large stock hindquarter |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3059C Break carcase using a bandsaw |
MTMPR201C Prepare and operate bandsaw |
MTMP3061C Operate trunk boning machine |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3062B Bone small stock carcase - shoulder |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3063B Bone small stock carcase - middle |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3064B Slice small stock carcase - shoulder |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3065B Slice small stock carcase - middle |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3066B Bone carcase using mechanical aids (large stock) |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3074B Perform carcase Meat Hygiene Assessment |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3110A Manage NLIS data for livestock in lairage |
MTMP3109A Overview of the NLIS program utilising RFIDs |
MTMP3111A Manage NLIS data for sheep and goats in lairage |
MTMP3108A Overview of the NLIS for sheep and goats |
MTMP3112A Manage NLIS for direct purchase of stock identified with an RFID |
MTMP3109A Overview of the NLIS program utilising RFIDs |
MTMP3113A Manage NLIS for direct purchase of sheep or goats |
MTMP3108A Overview of the NLIS for sheep and goats |
MTMP3114A Manage NLIS data for saleyard purchase of livestock |
MTMP3109A Overview of the NLIS program utilising RFIDs |
MTMP3115A Manage NLIS for saleyard purchase of sheep or goats |
MTMP3108A Overview of the NLIS for sheep and goats |
MTMP3116A Manage, report and upload NLIS slaughter data from RFIDs |
MTMP3109A Overview of the NLIS program utilising RFIDs |
MTMP3117A Manage, report and upload mob based NLIS data for sheep and goats |
MTMP3108A Overview of the NLIS for sheep and goats |
MTMP3118A Conduct start up procedures and pre-operational checks on slaughter floor NLIS data equipment |
MTMP3109A Overview of the NLIS program utilising RFIDs |
MTMP3119A Manage NLIS data from RFIDs on the slaughter floor |
MTMP3109A Overview of the NLIS program utilising RFIDs |
MTMP3120A Prepare a kill sheet |
MTMP3108A Overview of the NLIS for sheep and goats MTMP3109A Overview of the NLIS program utilising RFIDs |
MTMP3121A Undertake pre-slaughter checks of NVDs and PICs for NLIS for sheep and goats |
MTMP3108A Overview of the NLIS for sheep and goats |
MTMP3122A Undertake pre-slaughter checks of NVDs, PICs and RFIDs |
MTMP3109A Overview of the NLIS program utilising RFIDs |