Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AMPv2.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to grade hides, pelts or skins both prior to and after processing.
This unit is applicable to skin shed or tannery operations.
All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element |
Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Inspect hides, pelts or skins |
1.1 Inspect hides, pelts or skins in accordance with workplace requirements and customer specifications 1.2 Inspect hides, pelts or skins for defects in accordance with workplace requirements 1.3 Take action on defects in accordance with workplace requirements |
2. Grade hides, pelts or skins |
2.1 Grade hides, pelts or skins in accordance with customer specifications and/or workplace requirements 2.2 Prepare hides, pelts or skins for despatch and/or stored in accordance with workplace requirements 2.3 Identify and explain workplace health and safety requirements for handling and grading |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to MTMP2154C Grade hide or skin
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7