Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 5.1. |
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 in rendering plants.
Graduates from this qualification will have a wide range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a specialised range of tools, materials and information to:
- complete routine activities
- provide and transmit solutions to predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems
Graduates will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and to take limited responsibility in known and stable contexts within established parameters.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = a minimum of 10 units to a minimum of 50 points
- Core Units = 6 (20 points)
- Elective Units = Minimum 4 units to a minimum of 30 points
Core Units
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
Points |
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
- Select at least 4 elective units, to a minimum value of 30 points
- Units to a minimum value of 20 points must be selected from the elective list
- The remaining units may be selected from the elective list, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in a rendering plant and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3 - Selected units which do not already carry points will be worth 2 points
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
Points |
AMPA3082 |
Operate batch cooker |
8 |
AMPA3083 |
Operate continuous cooker |
7 |
AMPA3084 |
Operate press |
5 |
AMPA3085 |
Operate wet rendering process |
10 |
AMPA3086 |
Monitor boiler operations |
4 |
AMPA3087 |
Operate tallow processing plant |
6 |
AMPA3088 |
Operate blood processing plant |
6 |
AMPA3089 |
Produce rendered products hygienically |
6 |
AMPA3090 |
Render edible products |
2 |
MSMENV172 |
Identify and minimise environmental hazards |
2 |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AMP30416 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Rendering) Release 2 |
AMP30416 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Rendering) Release 1 |
Qualification updated to remove one elective unit that has been deleted as part of meeting Skills Ministers’ priority of removing training products with low or no enrolments, as agreed by the AISC |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7