Modification History
Release Number |
TP Version |
Comments |
2 |
AMP v2.2 |
Update to packaging rules to correct unit title |
1 |
AMPv2 |
Initial release |
Qualification Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by meat inspectors in meat processing enterprises, usually at export processing plants. It covers the duties of a meat inspector performing post-mortem inspection and, in some cases, ante-mortem inspection.
People seeking registration as a meat inspector should check the current requirements with their state or territory food authority or the Australian Government – Agriculture, as appropriate, when selecting electives.
This qualification differs from the Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety) in that it addresses the skills and knowledge necessary to oversee the implementation of Approved Arrangements and workplace health and safety programs.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 21 or 24 (depending on elective selection)
- Core Units = 14
- Elective Units = 7 or 10 (depending on elective selection)
Core Units
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AMPCOR201 |
Maintain personal equipment |
AMPCOR202 |
Apply hygiene and sanitation practices |
AMPCOR203 |
Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements |
AMPCOR204 |
Follow safe work policies and procedures |
AMPCOR205 |
Communicate in the workplace |
AMPCOR206 |
Overview the meat industry |
AMPCOR401 |
Manage own work performance |
AMPCOR402 |
Facilitate Quality Assurance process |
AMPCOR403 |
Participate in workplace health and safety risk control process |
AMPCOR404 |
Facilitate hygiene and sanitation performance |
AMPX209 |
Sharpen knives |
AMPA3119 |
Apply food animal anatomy and physiology to inspection processes |
AMPA3071 |
Implement food safety program |
AMPA3131 |
Identify and report emergency diseases of food animals |
Elective Units
- Select 2 units from Group A or
- Select 1 unit from Group A and 4 units from Group B
- Select 5 units from Group C
Group A
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AMPA3120 |
Perform ante and post-mortem inspection - Ovine and Caprine* AMPX209 Sharpen Knives AMPA3002 Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection |
AMPA3121 |
Perform ante and post-mortem inspection – Bovine* AMPX209 Sharpen Knives AMPA3002 Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection |
AMPA3122 |
Perform ante and post-mortem inspection – Porcine* AMPX209 Sharpen Knives AMPA3002 Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection |
AMPA3123 |
Perform ante and post-mortem inspection – Poultry* AMPX209 Sharpen Knives AMPA3002 Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection |
AMPA3124 |
Perform ante and post-mortem inspection – Ratites* AMPX209 Sharpen Knives AMPA3002 Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection |
AMPA3125 |
Perform ante and post-mortem inspection – Camels* AMPX209 Sharpen Knives AMPA3002 Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection |
AMPA3127 |
Perform post-mortem inspection – Wild game* AMPX209 Sharpen Knives |
AMPA3128 |
Perform ante and post-mortem inspection – Rabbits* AMPX209 Sharpen Knives AMPA3002 Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection |
AMPA3129 |
Perform ante and post-mortem inspection – Deer* AMPX209 Sharpen Knives AMPA3002 Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection |
AMPA3130 |
Perform ante and post-mortem inspection – Horses * AMPX209 Sharpen Knives AMPA3002 Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection |
AMPA3132 |
Perform ante and post-mortem inspection– Alpacas or Llamas* AMPX209 Sharpen Knives AMPA3002 Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection |
AMPA3135 |
Perform ante and post-mortem inspection – Calves* AMPX209 Sharpen Knives AMPA3002 Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection |
Group B
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AMPA3002 |
Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection |
AMPA3003 |
Assess effective stunning and bleeding |
AMPA3043 |
Prepare head for inspection* AMPX209 Sharpen Knives |
AMPA3047 |
Prepare and present viscera for inspection* AMPX209 Sharpen knives |
AMPA3072 |
Perform carcase Meat Hygiene Assessment* AMPX209 Sharpen Knives |
AMPA3073 |
Perform process monitoring for Meat Hygiene Assessment |
AMPA3074 |
Perform boning room Meat Hygiene Assessment |
AMPA3081 |
Perform offal Meat Hygiene Assessment |
AMPA402 |
Oversee plant compliance with the Australian Standards for meat processing |
AMPA406 |
Inspect transportation container or vehicle |
AMPG300 |
Overview wild game meat industry |
AMPG303 |
Receive and inspect wild game carcases from the field |
AMPG304 |
Receive and inspect wild game carcases at a processing plant |
AMPG305 |
Store wild game carcases |
AMPX404 |
Conduct an internal audit of a documented program |
BSBFLM312 |
Contribute to team effectiveness |
MSL904001 |
Perform standard calibrations |
MSL922001 |
Record and present data |
MSL954001 |
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan |
Group C
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AMPA400 |
Utilise refrigeration index |
AMPA401 |
Implement a Meat Hygiene Assessment program |
AMPA402 |
Oversee plant compliance with the Australian Standards for meat processing |
AMPA407 |
Contribute to abattoir design and construction processes |
AMPA411 |
Oversee humane handling of animals |
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 |
AMPX401 |
Monitor meat preservation process |
AMPX402 |
Monitor and overview the production of processed meats and smallgoods |
AMPX403 |
Monitor and overview the production of Uncooked Comminuted Fermented Meat (UCFM)* AMPCOR202 Apply hygiene and sanitation practices MTMCOR404 Facilitate hygiene and sanitation performance |
AMPX404 |
Conduct an internal audit of a documented program |
AMPX406 |
Manage or oversee an external audit of the establishment’s quality system |
AMPX407 |
Oversee export requirements |
AMPX412 |
Build productive and effective workplace relationships |
AMPX420 |
Participate in ongoing development and implementation of a HACCP and Quality Assurance system |
AMPX421 |
Establish sampling program |
AMPX424 |
Raise and validate requests for export permits and Meat Transfer Certificates |
AMPX425 |
Conduct a document review |
FDFAU4001A |
Assess compliance with food safety programs |
FDFAU4003A |
Conduct food safety audits |
FDFAU4002A |
Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits |
PSPREG412A |
Gather and manage evidence |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification is not equivalent to previous versions of the Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety).
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7