Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
3 |
MTM11v3 |
Updated equivalent imported Unit PRMCL38A Clean a food handling area to CPPCLO3038A Clean food-handling areas Updated equivalent imported Unit HLTFA301B Apply first aid to HLTFA301C |
2 |
MTM11v1.1 |
Correction of typographical errors |
1 |
MTM11v1 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by workers commencing work in meat retailing enterprises. It is appropriate for use as a pre-vocational qualification or for inclusion as a VET in Schools program.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
- butcher shop assistant
- meat department assistant.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Pathways into the qualification may be:
- by direct entry without prior meat retailing skills or knowledge
- through a school vocational studies program combined with work experience.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:
- MTM20311 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing)
- MTM20411 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services)
- MTM30811 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher), with credit for applicable units already successfully completed.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing , legislative , regulatory or certification considerations
Units of competency in this qualification do not require a licence or certification.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required by the meat industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. Learning and assessment strategies for this qualification should be based on the requirements of the units of competency for this qualification. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
Complete sixteen units of competency in total.
- complete five core units of competency
- complete eleven elective units of competency.
A maximum of two units can be selected from other Certificate I or II qualifications in this Training Package, or from another Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be relevant to meat retailing and must not duplicate units already contained within the qualification.
Qualification structure
Core units |
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MTMCOR202A |
Apply hygiene and sanitation practices |
MTMCOR206A |
Overview the meat industry |
MTMCOR204A |
Follow safe work policies and procedures |
FDFOP2061A |
Use numerical applications in the workplace |
MTMCOR205A |
Communicate in the workplace |
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Elective units |
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MTMCOR201A |
Maintain personal equipment |
MTMR107C |
Process sales transactions |
MTMPSR203A |
Sharpen knives |
MTMR108B |
Undertake minor routine maintenance |
MTMR101C |
Identify species and meat cuts |
MTMR109B |
Monitor meat temperature from receival to sale |
MTMR102C |
Trim meat for further processing |
MTMR203C |
Select, weigh and package meat for sale |
MTMR103C |
Store meat product |
HLTFA301C |
Apply first aid |
MTMR104C |
Prepare minced meat and minced meat products |
CPPCLO3038A |
Clean food-handling areas |
MTMR106C |
Provide service to customers |
Units with prerequisite units
Units with prerequisite units
The following units from this qualification contain prerequisite units.
Unit |
Prerequisite unit |
MTMR102C Trim meat for further processing |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMR104C Prepare minced meat and minced meat products |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |