Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
2 |
MTM11v3.1 |
Name change to core unit: MTMCOR203A Apply Quality Assurance practices is now MTMCOR203B Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements |
1 |
MTM11v1 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by workers in boning rooms or in meat wholesale enterprises which prepare meat cuts from whole carcases. It is not 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:
- boner
- slicer
- bandsaw operator.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Pathways into the qualification may be:
- by direct entry without prior meat industry skills or knowledge
- after completion of a Certificate I or II Meat Processing qualification
- through Recognition of Prior Learning.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:
- any other Certificate III in Meat Processing qualification with credit for applicable units successfully completed
- approved Skill Sets to gain expertise in specific skilled job roles
- MTM40111 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Leadership)
- MTM40311 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance)
- MTM40411 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (General).
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. Due to the high proportion of electives required by this qualification, the industry/enterprise requirements described for each Employability Skill are representative of the meat industry in general and may not reflect specific job roles. 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 all seven core units of competency
- complete a minimum of two elective units of competency to a minimum value of thirty points.
A maximum of three units can be selected from other Certificate III qualifications in this Training Package, or from another Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be relevant to the identified boning room job role and must not duplicate units already contained within the qualification. Units selected will be worth 2 points.
Qualification structure
Core units |
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MTMCOR201A |
Maintain personal equipment |
2 |
MTMCOR205A |
Communicate in the workplace |
4 |
MTMCOR202A |
Apply hygiene and sanitation practices |
4 |
MTMCOR206A |
Overview the meat industry |
2 |
MTMCOR203B |
Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements |
4 |
MTMPSR203A |
Sharpen knives |
4 |
MTMCOR204A |
Follow safe work policies and procedures |
4 |
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Elective units |
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MTMP3052C |
Bone small stock carcase - leg |
10 |
MTMP3060C |
Operate leg boning machine |
10 |
MTMP3054C |
Slice and trim leg - small stock |
10 |
MTMP3061C |
Operate trunk boning machine |
10 |
MTMP3055C |
Bone large stock carcase - forequarter |
15 |
MTMP3062B |
Bone small stock carcase - shoulder |
10 |
MTMP3056C |
Bone large stock carcase - hindquarter |
15 |
MTMP3063B |
Bone small stock carcase - middle |
10 |
MTMP3057C |
Slice and trim large stock forequarter |
15 |
MTMP3064B |
Slice small stock carcase - shoulder |
10 |
MTMP3058C |
Slice and trim large stock hindquarter |
15 |
MTMP3065B |
Slice small stock carcase - middle |
10 |
MTMP3059C |
Break carcase using a bandsaw |
15 |
MTMP3066B |
Bone carcase using mechanical aids (large stock) |
15 |
Units with prerequisite units
The following units from this qualification contain prerequisite units.
Unit |
Prerequisite |
MTMP3052C Bone small stock carcase - leg |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3054C Slice and trim leg - small stock |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3055C Bone large stock carcase - forequarter |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3056C Bone large stock carcase - hindquarter |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3057C Slice and trim large stock - forequarter |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3058C Slice and trim large stock - hindquarter |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3059C Break carcase using a bandsaw |
MTMPR201B Prepare and operate bandsaw |
MTMP3061C Operate-trunk boning machine |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3062B Bone small stock carcase - shoulder |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3063B Bone small stock carcase - middle |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3064B Slice small stock carcase - shoulder |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3065B Slice small stock carcase - middle |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |
MTMP3066B Bone carcase using mechanical aids (large stock) |
MTMPSR203A Sharpen knives |