Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AMPv2.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to eviscerate an animal carcase.
This unit is applicable to workers eviscerating carcases in a registered meat processing plant.
All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.
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
AMPX209 Sharpen knives
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. Remove internal organs and tissues |
1.1 Identify organs and tissues 1.2 Remove pluck without contaminating the carcase and in accordance with work instructions 1.3 Remove digestive tract in accordance with work instructions 1.4 Present organs for inspection according to regulatory requirements 1.5 Identify and comply with workplace health and safety requirements 1.6 Identify sources of contamination and cross-contamination 1.7 Take corrective action in the event of contamination in line with workplace requirements |
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 MTMP3037C Eviscerate animal carcase.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7