Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
The qualification is for people who are in a management position or who have the potential to move into these positions. People who enter this qualification will usually have substantial experience in a meat industry sector, and will be seeking to improve their business expertise and experience.
People who are considering undertaking this qualification need to be aware that it requires extensive reading, writing of assignments and project work. Previous study at a minimum of Certificate IV level is good preparation for Diploma level study.
The Diploma qualification is designed for people who are already employed in the industry and who have the opportunity to draw upon workplace experiences and to carry out assignments and projects in the workplace.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
- production manager
- maintenance manager
- Quality Assurance manager
- foreperson
- shift manager
- departmental manager
- regulator
- senior supervisor.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Pathways into the qualification may be:
- completion of a Certificate III or IV in Meat Processing
- completion of a trade qualification
- completion of a Bachelor degree
- by direct entry with industry experience but without formal qualifications
- through Recognition of Prior Learning.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:
- MTM60111 Advanced Diploma of Meat Processing
- any other Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification in a related industry area
- a Bachelor degree.
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 ten units of competency in total.
- Complete all four core units of competency
- Complete six elective units of competency.
Two of the elective units can be selected from a relevant Diploma or Advanced Diploma from this Training Package or any other Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to meat industry and must not duplicate units already contained within the qualification.
Qualification structure
Core units |
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MTMCOR401C |
Manage own work performance |
MTMCOR403A |
Participate in OH&S risk control process |
MTMCOR402C |
Facilitate Quality Assurance process |
MTMCOR404A |
Facilitate hygiene and sanitation performance |
Elective units |
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MTMPS5603C |
Develop, manage and maintain quality systems |
MTMPS5610C |
Manage transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products |
MTMPS5604C |
Manage maintenance systems |
MTMPSR5601C |
Design and manage the food safety system |
MTMPS5605C |
Manage utilities and energy |
MTMPSR5604C |
Manage new product/process development |
MTMPS5607C |
Manage and improve meat industry plant operations |
BSBFIM501A |
Manage budgets and financial plans |
MTMPS5608C |
Manage environmental impacts of meat processing operations |
BSBMGT605B |
Provide leadership across the organisation |
MTMPS5609C |
Manage, maintain and continuously improve OH&S plans and systems |
MSL916005A |
Manage complex projects |
Units with prerequisite units
Units with prerequisite units
The following units from this qualification contain prerequisite units.
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Prerequisite |
MTMCOR401C Manage own work performance |
MTMCOR205A Communicate in the workplace |
MTMCOR403A Participate in OH&S risk control process |
MTMCOR204A Follow safe work policies and procedures |
MTMCOR402C Facilitate Quality Assurance process |
MTMCOR203A Apply Quality Assurance practices |
MTMCOR404A Facilitate hygiene and sanitation performance |
MTMCOR202A Apply hygiene and sanitation practices |