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Qualification details

AMP20316 - Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) (Release 5)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to MTM20111 - Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs)Equivalent to MTM20111 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) 03/Aug/2016

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
5 (this release) 28/Oct/2021
(View details for release 4) 13/Feb/2021
(View details for release 3) 10/Sep/2019
(View details for release 2) 01/Feb/2018
(View details for release 1) 04/Aug/2016


Units of competency

CodeSort Table listing Units of Competency by the Code columnTitleSort Table listing Units of Competency by the Title columnUsage RecommendationSort Table listing Units of Competency by the Usage Recommendation columnEssentialSort Table listing Units of Competency by the Essential column
AHCLSK205 - Handle livestock using basic techniquesHandle livestock using basic techniquesCurrentElective
AHCLSK218 - Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock workRide educated horses to carry out basic stock workCurrentElective
AHCMOM202 - Operate tractorsOperate tractorsCurrentElective
AHCMOM217 - Operate quad bikesOperate quad bikesCurrentElective
AMPA2000 - Prepare animals for slaughterPrepare animals for slaughterCurrentElective
AMPA2001 - Feed raceFeed raceCurrentElective
AMPA2002 - Restrain animalRestrain animalCurrentElective
AMPA2003 - Perform emergency killPerform emergency killCurrentElective
AMPA2005 - Unload livestockUnload livestockCurrentElective
AMPA2006 - Apply animal welfare and handling requirementsApply animal welfare and handling requirementsSupersededElective
AMPA2007 - Identify animals using electronic systemsIdentify animals using electronic systemsCurrentElective
AMPA2008 - Shackle animalShackle animalCurrentElective
AMPA2009 - Operate electrical stimulatorOperate electrical stimulatorCurrentElective
AMPA2010 - Remove headRemove headCurrentElective
AMPA2011 - Cut hocksCut hocksCurrentElective
AMPA2012 - Mark brisketMark brisketCurrentElective
AMPA2013 - Complete changeover operationComplete changeover operationCurrentElective
AMPA2014 - Trim pig pre eviscerationTrim pig pre eviscerationCurrentElective
AMPA2015 - Number carcase and headNumber carcase and headCurrentElective
AMPA2016 - Punch peltsPunch peltsCurrentElective
AMPA2017 - Remove brisket woolRemove brisket woolCurrentElective
AMPA2018 - Prepare hide or pelt for removalPrepare hide or pelt for removalCurrentElective
AMPA2019 - Bag tailBag tailCurrentElective
AMPA2021 - Seal or drain urinary tractSeal or drain urinary tractCurrentElective
AMPA2022 - Singe carcaseSinge carcaseCurrentElective
AMPA2023 - Shave carcaseShave carcaseCurrentElective
AMPA2024 - Flush carcaseFlush carcaseCurrentElective
AMPA2025 - Operate scalding and de-hairing equipmentOperate scalding and de-hairing equipmentCurrentElective
AMPA2026 - Operate whizzard knifeOperate whizzard knifeCurrentElective
AMPA2027 - Operate rise and fall platformOperate rise and fall platformCurrentElective
AMPA2028 - Operate vacuum blood collection processOperate vacuum blood collection processCurrentElective
AMPA2029 - Operate nose rollerOperate nose rollerCurrentElective
AMPA2030 - Operate pneumatic cutterOperate pneumatic cutterCurrentElective
AMPA2031 - Operate circular sawOperate circular sawCurrentElective
AMPA2032 - Prepare carcase and equipment for hide or pelt pullerPrepare carcase and equipment for hide or pelt pullerCurrentElective
AMPA2035 - Operate new technology or processOperate new technology or processCurrentElective
AMPA2036 - Operate sterivac equipmentOperate sterivac equipmentCurrentElective
AMPA2037 - De-rind meat cutsDe-rind meat cutsCurrentElective
AMPA2038 - De-nude meat cutsDe-nude meat cutsCurrentElective
AMPA2040 - Operate frenching machineOperate frenching machineCurrentElective
AMPA2041 - Operate cubing machineOperate cubing machineCurrentElective
AMPA2042 - Cure and corn product in a meat processing plantCure and corn product in a meat processing plantCurrentElective
AMPA2043 - Operate head splitterOperate head splitterCurrentElective
AMPA2044 - Trim neckTrim neckCurrentElective
AMPA2045 - Trim forequarter to specificationTrim forequarter to specificationCurrentElective
AMPA2046 - Trim hindquarter to specificationTrim hindquarter to specificationCurrentElective
AMPA2047 - Inspect hindquarter and remove contaminationInspect hindquarter and remove contaminationCurrentElective
AMPA2048 - Inspect forequarter and remove contaminationInspect forequarter and remove contaminationCurrentElective
AMPA2049 - Remove spinal cordRemove spinal cordCurrentElective
AMPA2050 - Operate jaw breakerOperate jaw breakerCurrentElective
AMPA2060 - Grade carcaseGrade carcaseCurrentElective
AMPA2061 - Weigh carcaseWeigh carcaseCurrentElective
AMPA2062 - Operate semi-automatic tagging machineOperate semi-automatic tagging machineCurrentElective
AMPA2063 - Measure fatMeasure fatCurrentElective
AMPA2064 - Label and stamp carcaseLabel and stamp carcaseCurrentElective
AMPA2065 - Wash carcaseWash carcaseCurrentElective
AMPA2067 - Remove tenderloinRemove tenderloinCurrentElective
AMPA2068 - Inspect meat for defectsInspect meat for defectsCurrentElective
AMPA2069 - Assemble and prepare cartonsAssemble and prepare cartonsCurrentElective
AMPA2070 - Identify cuts and specificationsIdentify cuts and specificationsCurrentElective
AMPA2071 - Pack meat productsPack meat productsCurrentElective
AMPA2072 - Operate carton sealing machineOperate carton sealing machineCurrentElective
AMPA2073 - Operate carton scalesOperate carton scalesCurrentElective
AMPA2074 - Operate strapping machineOperate strapping machineCurrentElective
AMPA2075 - Operate carton forming machineOperate carton forming machineCurrentElective
AMPA2076 - Operate automatic CL determination machineOperate automatic CL determination machineCurrentElective
AMPA2078 - Inspect meat for defects in a packing roomInspect meat for defects in a packing roomCurrentElective
AMPA2080 - Assess dentitionAssess dentitionCurrentElective
AMPA2081 - Drop tongueDrop tongueCurrentElective
AMPA2082 - Wash headWash headCurrentElective
AMPA2083 - Bone headBone headCurrentElective
AMPA2084 - Remove cheek meatRemove cheek meatCurrentElective
AMPA2085 - Bar head and remove cheek meatBar head and remove cheek meatCurrentElective
AMPA2086 - Process thick skirtsProcess thick skirtsCurrentElective
AMPA2087 - Process thin skirtsProcess thin skirtsCurrentElective
AMPA2088 - Process offalProcess offalCurrentElective
AMPA2089 - Process runnersProcess runnersCurrentElective
AMPA2100 - Overview offal processingOverview offal processingCurrentElective
AMPA2101 - Prepare and trim honeycombPrepare and trim honeycombCurrentElective
AMPA2102 - Recover mountain chainRecover mountain chainCurrentElective
AMPA2103 - Further process tripeFurther process tripeCurrentElective
AMPA2104 - Trim processed tripeTrim processed tripeCurrentElective
AMPA2105 - Process small stock tripeProcess small stock tripeCurrentElective
AMPA2106 - Process biblesProcess biblesCurrentElective
AMPA2107 - Process mawsProcess mawsCurrentElective
AMPA2108 - Loadout meat productLoadout meat productCurrentElective
AMPA2109 - Store carcase productStore carcase productCurrentElective
AMPA2110 - Store carton productStore carton productCurrentElective
AMPA2111 - Locate storage areas and productLocate storage areas and productCurrentElective
AMPA2112 - Complete re-pack operationComplete re-pack operationCurrentElective
AMPA2113 - Bag carcaseBag carcaseCurrentElective
AMPA2114 - Overview offal processing on the slaughter floorOverview offal processing on the slaughter floorCurrentElective
AMPA2115 - Separate offalSeparate offalCurrentElective
AMPA2116 - Trim offal fatTrim offal fatCurrentElective
AMPA2117 - Separate and tie runnersSeparate and tie runnersCurrentElective
AMPA2118 - Recover thin skirtsRecover thin skirtsCurrentElective
AMPA2125 - Remove thick skirtsRemove thick skirtsCurrentElective
AMPA2126 - Remove flaresRemove flaresCurrentElective
AMPA2127 - Recover offalRecover offalCurrentElective
AMPA2128 - Overview hide or pelt or skin processingOverview hide or pelt or skin processingCurrentElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 831311 Meat Process Worker 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 1101 Food And Hospitality 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Meat Retailing 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Assistant Meat Retailer,Supermarket Meat Worker 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 831311 Meat Process Worker 17/Nov/2016 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 1101 Food And Hospitality 17/Nov/2016 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 04/Aug/2016 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 5

This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 7.0.

Release 4

This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 5.1

Release 3

This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 4.0.

Release 2

This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 3.0.

Release 1

This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 2.0.

Qualification Description

This qualification covers work activities undertaken by workers commencing work in an abattoir.

Graduates from this qualification will be able to:

  • access, record and act on a defined range of information from a range of sources
  • apply and communicate known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems
  • use a limited range of equipment to complete tasks involving known routines and procedures with a limited range of options.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • minimum 9 units of competency, to a minimum value of 40 points:
  • 6 (20 points) core units plus
  • a minimum of 3 elective units, to a minimum value of 20 points.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:

  • Select at least elective 3 units, to a minimum of 20 points
  • Units with a value of up to fifteen points can be selected from a Certificate III in Meat Processing qualification in Slaughtering, Boning Room, Rendering, General, Packing Room, Livestock Handling, Quality Assurance or Meat Safety
  • A maximum of four units can be selected from other Certificate II level qualifications in this Training Package, or from another Training Package or accredited course. Units selected will be worth 2 points
  • Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in an abattoir and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2
  • Units marked with an (ɸ) must be undertaken with at least one other unit from the same section
  • Either AMPA2068 Inspect meat for defects or AMPA2078 Inspect meat for defects in a packing room may be selected. A candidate may not select both units.

Core Units

AMPCOR201

Maintain personal equipment

2

AMPCOR202

Apply hygiene and sanitation practices

4

AMPCOR203

Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements

4

AMPCOR204

Follow safe work policies and procedures

4

AMPCOR205

Communicate in the workplace

4

AMPCOR206

Overview the meat industry

2

Elective Units

An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.

Handle animals

AHCLSK205

Handle livestock using basic techniques

3

AHCLSK218*

Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work

5

AMPA2000

Prepare animals for slaughter

4

AMPA2001

Feed race

1

AMPA2002

Restrain animal

1

AMPA2003

Perform emergency kill

2

AMPA2005

Unload livestock

1

AMPA2006

Apply animal welfare and handling requirements

4

AMPA2007

Identify animals using electronic systems

2

AMPA2177

Handle working dogs in stock yards

3

Prepare the carcase

AMPA2008

Shackle animal

2

AMPA2009

Operate electrical stimulator

1

AMPA2010*

Remove head

1

AMPA2011*

Cut hocks

1

AMPA2012*

Mark brisket

1

AMPA2013

Complete changeover operation

1

AMPA2014*

Trim pig pre evisceration

4

AMPA2015

Number carcase and head

1

AMPA2016

Punch pelts

2

AMPA2017*

Remove brisket wool

1

AMPA2018

Prepare hide or pelt for removal

2

AMPA2019*

Bag tail

1

AMPA2021

Seal or drain urinary tract

1

AMPA2022

Singe carcase

1

AMPA2023*

Shave carcase

1

AMPA2024

Flush carcase

2

AMPA2032

Prepare carcase and equipment for hide or pelt puller

1

Operate mechanical aids

AMPA2025

Operate scalding and de-hairing equipment

4

AMPA2026

Operate whizzard knife

2

AMPA2027

Operate rise and fall platform

1

AMPA2028

Operate vacuum blood collection process

2

AMPA2029

Operate nose roller

2

AMPA2030

Operate pneumatic cutter

1

AMPA2031

Operate circular saw

1

AMPA2035

Operate new technology or process

2

AMPA2036

Operate sterivac equipment

2

AMPA2037

De-rind meat cuts

2

AMPA2038

De-nude meat cuts

2

AMPA2040

Operate frenching machine

1

AMPA2041

Operate cubing machine

1

AMPA2042

Cure and corn product in a meat processing plant

2

AMPA2043

Operate head splitter

1

AMPA2050

Operate jaw breaker

1

AMPX201

Prepare and operate bandsaw

2

AMPX210*

Prepare and slice meat cuts

1

AMPX215

Operate tenderiser

1

AMPX216

Operate mincer

2

Trim carcase

AMPA2044*

Trim neck

2

AMPA2045*

Trim forequarter to specification

2

AMPA2046*

Trim hindquarter to specification

2

AMPA2047*

Inspect hindquarter and remove contamination

2

AMPA2048*

Inspect forequarter and remove contamination

2

AMPA2049*

Remove spinal cord

2

AMPX209

Sharpen knives

4

Despatch carcase from the slaughter floor

AMPA2060

Grade carcase

8

AMPA2061

Weigh carcase

2

AMPA2062

Operate semi-automatic tagging machine

4

AMPA2063*

Measure fat

2

AMPA2064

Label and stamp carcase

2

AMPA2065

Wash carcase

1

AMPA2067*

Remove tenderloin

2

Pack meat products

AMPA2068*

Inspect meat for defects

4

AMPA2069

Assemble and prepare cartons

2

AMPA2070

Identify cuts and specifications

6

AMPA2071

Pack meat products

6

AMPA2073

Operate carton scales

2

AMPA2078

Inspect meat for defects in a packing room

4

Operate packaging machinery

AMPA2072

Operate carton sealing machine

2

AMPA2074

Operate strapping machine

2

AMPA2075

Operate carton forming machine

2

AMPA2076

Operate automatic CL determination machine

2

AMPS201

Package product using thermoform process

2

AMPX203

Operate scales and semi-automatic labelling machinery

8

AMPX207

Vacuum pack product

5

AMPX217

Package product using gas flushing process

2

AMPX218

Operate metal detection unit

1

Dress head

AMPA2080

Assess dentition

1

AMPA2081*

Drop tongue

1

AMPA2082

Wash head

1

AMPA2083*

Bone head

4

AMPA2084*

Remove cheek meat

2

AMPA2085*

Bar head and remove cheek meat

2

Process offal

AMPA2988*

Process offal

6

AMPA2089*

Process runners

6

AMPA2100

Overview offal processing ɸ

2

Perform tripe processing operations

AMPA2101*

Prepare and trim honeycomb

3

AMPA2102*

Recover mountain chain

3

AMPA2103

Further process tripe

3

AMPA2104*

Trim processed tripe

2

AMPA2105*

Process small stock tripe

2

AMPA2106*

Process bibles

2

AMPA2107*

Process maws

2

AMPA2152*

Process paunch

4

Loadout product

AMPA2108

Loadout meat product

4

AMPA2109

Store carcase product

2

AMPA2110

Store carton product

2

AMPA2111

Locate storage areas and product

2

AMPA2112

Complete re-pack operation

4

AMPA2113

Bag carcase

1

Process offal on the slaughter floor

AMPA2086*

Process thick skirts

1

AMPA2087*

Process thin skirts

1

AMPA2114

Overview offal processing on the slaughter floorɸ

2

AMPA2115*

Separate offal

2

AMPA2116*

Trim offal fat

1

AMPA2117*

Separate and tie runners

1

AMPA2118*

Recover thin skirts

2

AMPA2125*

Remove thick skirts

1

AMPA2126*

Remove flares

1

AMPA2127*

Recover offal

4

Process animal covering

AMPA2128

Overview hide or pelt or skin processing ɸ

2

AMPA2129*

Trim hide or skin

4

AMPA2130

Salt hide or skin

4

AMPA2131

Grade hide or skin

6

AMPA2132

Despatch hide or skin

4

AMPA2133

Treat hides chemically

2

AMPA2134

Chill or ice hides

2

AMPA2135

Crop pelts

2

Operate fellmongering process

AMPA2136

Overview fellmongering operations ɸ

2

AMPA2137

Chemically treat skins for fellmongering process

2

AMPA2138

Prepare chemicals for fellmongering process

3

AMPA2139

Operate wool drier and press

3

AMPA2140

Perform sweating operation on fellmongered skins

3

AMPA2146

Perform skin fleshing operation

3

AMPA2147

Skirt and weigh fellmongered wool

2

AMPA2148

Operate wool puller

3

Dispose of condemned carcase

AMPA2149

Dispose of condemned carcase

1

AMPA2150*

Skin condemned carcase

4

Process by-products

AMPA2153*

Process slink by-products

10

AMPA2154*

Process pet meat

4

AMPA2156

Process blood

2

Render product

AMPA2157

Overview rendering process ɸ

2

AMPA2160

Operate meat meal mill

4

AMPA2161

Operate waste recovery systems

3

AMPA2162

Pack and despatch rendered products

4

AMPA2163*

Break down and bone carcase for pet meat or rendering

4

AMPABA201

Operate meat size reduction equipment

4

AMPABA202

Operate blow line

4

Clean work area

AMPA2171

Clean carcase hanging equipment

4

AMPX202

Clean work area during operations

4

Clean after operations

AMPA2172

Clean amenities and grounds

2

AMPA2173

Overview cleaning program

2

AMPA2174

Clean after operations – boning room

4

AMPA2175

Clean after operations – slaughter floor

4

AMPX205

Clean chillers

2

CPCCCM2012

Work safely at heights

1

CPPCLO3100

Maintain cleaning storage areas

2

CPPCLO3106

Pressure wash and clean surfases

1

Operate vehicle

AHCMOM202

Operate tractors

2

AHCMOM217

Operate quad bikes

2

AMPA2176

Transport meat and meat products

4

AMPX206

Operate forklift in a specific workplace

6

TLID0002

Care for livestock in transit

6

General

AMPX204

Maintain production records

10

AMPX208

Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

2

AMPX219

Follow electronic labelling and traceability systems in a food processing establishment

2

AMPX230

Undertake pest control in a food processing establishment

2

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

2

NWPGEN021

Sample and test wastewater

2

NWPNET040

Maintain and repair network assets for wastewater

8

NWPTRT027

Monitor and operate wastewater treatment process

2

Prerequisite requirements

Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)

Unit of competency

Prerequisite requirement

ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely

ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour

ACMEQU206 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter

ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely*

AHCLSK218 Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work

ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely*

ACMEQU206 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter*

AMPA2010 Remove head

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2011 Cut hocks

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2012 Mark brisket

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2014 Trim pig pre evisceration

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2017 Remove brisket wool

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2019 Bag tail

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2023 Shave carcase

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2044 Trim neck

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2045 Trim forequarter to specification

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2046 Trim hindquarter to specification

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2047 Inspect hindquarter and remove contamination

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2048 Inspect forequarter and remove contamination

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2049 Remove spinal cord

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2063 Measure fat

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2067 Remove tenderloin

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2068 Inspect meat for defects

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2081 Drop tongue

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2083 Bone head

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2084 Remove cheek meat

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2085 Bar head and remove cheek meat

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2086 Process thick skirts

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2087 Process thin skirts

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2088 Process offal

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2089 Process runners

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2101 Prepare and trim honeycomb

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2102 Recover mountain chain

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2104 Trim processed tripe

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2105 Process small stock tripe

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2106 Process bibles

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2107 Process maws

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2115 Separate offal

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2116 Trim offal fat

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2117 Separate and tie runners

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2118 Recover thin skirts

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2125 Remove thick skirts

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2126 Remove flares

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2127 Recover offal

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2129 Trim hide or skin

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2150 Skin condemned carcase

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2152 Process paunch

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2153 Process slink by-products

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2154 Process pet meat

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA2163 Break down and bone carcase for pet meat or rendering

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPX210 Prepare and slice meat cuts

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

AMP20316 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) Release 5

AMP20316 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) Release 4

Removed two elective units that have been deleted as part of meeting Skills Ministers’ priority of removing training products with low or no enrolments, as agreed by the AISC

Elective unit codes updated

Equivalent

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7