Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 2 |
This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 3.0. |
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Release 1 |
This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 2.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification covers the work activities undertaken by Quality Assurance Officers in a meat processing enterprise. Typically people undertaking this qualification will be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring, testing and application of a QA program.
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 occupational 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
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 17 units of competency:
- 8 core units plus
- 9 elective units.
Core Units
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AMPA3071 |
Implement food safety program |
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AMPCOR201 |
Maintain personal equipment |
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AMPCOR202 |
Apply hygiene and sanitation practices |
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AMPCOR203 |
Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements |
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AMPCOR204 |
Follow safe work policies and procedures |
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AMPCOR205 |
Communicate in the workplace |
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AMPCOR206 |
Overview the meat industry |
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AMPX404 |
Conduct an internal audit of a documented program |
Elective Units
- A minimum of 9 elective units must be completed.
- Select a minimum of 6 units from Group A
- Select a maximum of 3 units from Group A or Group B, or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in meat processing Quality Assurance and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification.
Group A
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AMPA2006 |
Apply animal welfare and handling requirements |
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AMPA3003 |
Assess effective stunning and bleeding |
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AMPA3072 |
Perform carcase Meat Hygiene Assessment* AMPX209 Sharpen knives |
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AMPA3073 |
Perform process monitoring for Meat Hygiene Assessment |
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AMPA3074 |
Perform boning room Meat Hygiene Assessment |
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AMPA3081 |
Perform offal Meat Hygiene Assessment |
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AMPA3091 |
Implement a Quality Assurance program for rendering plant |
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AMPA3092 |
Grade beef carcases using Meat Standards Australia standards |
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AMPA3093 |
Use standard product descriptions - sheep/goats |
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AMPA3094 |
Use standard product descriptions - beef |
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AMPA3095 |
Use standard product descriptions - pork |
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AMPA3096 |
Use standard product descriptions – kangaroos |
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AMPA3100 |
Perform manual chemical lean testing |
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AMPA3111 |
Conduct start up procedures and preoperational checks on slaughter floor NLIS data equipment* AMPA3102 Overview of the NLIS program utilising RFIDs |
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AMPA3118 |
Monitor temperature and pH decline |
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AMPA402 |
Oversee plant compliance with the Australian Standards for meat processing |
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AMPA406 |
Inspect transportation container or vehicle |
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AMPA411 |
Oversee humane handling of animals |
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AMPA412 |
Conduct an animal welfare audit of a meat processing plant* AMPA2006 Apply animal welfare and handling requirements AMPA411 Oversee humane handling of animals AMPX404 Conduct an internal audit of a documented program |
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AMPR321 |
Collect and prepare standard samples |
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AMPX301 |
Assess product in chillers |
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AMPX310 |
Perform pre-operations hygiene assessment |
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AMPX312 |
Calculate carcase yield in a boning room |
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BSBFLM312 |
Contribute to team effectiveness |
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MSMENV172 |
Identify and minimise environmental hazards |
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MSL904001 |
Perform standard calibrations |
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MSL922001 |
Record and present data |
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MSL954001 |
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan |
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MSL973001 |
Perform basic tests |
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MSL973004 |
Perform aseptic techniques |
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MSS024006 |
Perform sampling and testing of water |
Group B
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AMPA3101 |
Overview of the NLIS for sheep and goats |
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AMPA3102 |
Overview of the NLIS program utilising RFIDs |
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AMPA3119 |
Apply food animal anatomy and physiology to inspection processes |
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AMPA3134 |
Overview of the NLIS Pork |
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AMPX209 |
Sharpen knives |
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AMPX308 |
Follow and implement an established work plan |
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TAEDEL301 |
Provide work skill instruction |
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UEENEED101A |
Use computer applications relevant to a workplace |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AMP30716 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance) Release 2 |
AMP30716 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance) Release 1 |
New Elective Unit added: AMPX312 Calculate carcase yield in a boning room |
Equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7
