AMPA3040 Operate brisket cutter or saw

Release: 1

AMPA3040 Operate brisket cutter or saw

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AMPv2.0	Initial release

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to cut the brisket prior to evisceration using a pneumatic cutter, saw or any other mechanical aid.

This unit is applicable to workers opening the brisket prior to evisceration.

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

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. Prepare, clean and maintain equipment	1.1 Complete pre-operational checks of equipment according to workplace requirements 1.2 Perform routine cleaning, sterilisation and maintenance in accordance with work instructions
2. Operate brisket saw or scissors	2.1 Position brisket saw or scissors in the score mark at the top of the brisket in accordance with work instructions 2.2 Follow score mark to the base of the brisket using the brisket saw or cutter with no damage to the rib cavity or internal organs, in accordance with work instructions 2.3 Identify and comply with workplace health and safety requirements 2.4 Follow corrective action procedures in accordance with work instructions

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 MTMP3038C Operate brisket cutter, saw.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7