MTM10111 Certificate I in Meat Processing (Smallgoods)

Release: 3

MTM10111 Certificate I in Meat Processing (Smallgoods)

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comments
3	MTM11v3.1	Name change to core unit: MTMCOR203A Apply Quality Assurance practices is now MTMCOR203B Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements
2	MTM11v3	Updated equivalent imported Unit HLTFA301B Apply first aid to HLTFA301C
1	MTM11v1	Initial release

Description

This qualification covers work activities undertaken by workers commencing entry-level work in smallgoods 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:

labourers requiring an induction.

Pathways Information

Pathways into the qualification

Pathways into the qualification may be:

by direct entry without prior smallgoods 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:

MTM20211 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Smallgoods)

MTM20411 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services).

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
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.
Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	listening and carrying out instructions speaking clearly and directly with other personnel using mathematical skills related to areas such as time, weights and portion size
Teamwork	working effectively as an individual as well as in a work team working effectively with workers from another country applying own knowledge to assist other members of the work team
Problem solving	showing initiative in identifying problems, such as malfunctioning equipment, and ensuring appropriate steps are taken to notify the problem
Initiative and enterprise	adapting to new situations, such as changes to products or introduction of new equipment
Planning and organising	managing time and priorities, such as work times and production schedules
Self-management	monitoring and evaluating own performance to ensure team and production requirements are met efficiently taking responsibility for own work output
Learning	being receptive to learning new ideas and techniques, such as changed work instructions, new equipment and processes learning in a range of settings, such as through formal training or informally from other workers
Technology	using technology, such as workplace machinery applying OH&S requirements when using technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules

Complete eight units of competency in total.

complete all five core units of competency

complete three elective units of competency.

One elective unit may be selected from any Certificate I or II qualification in this Training Package, or any other Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be relevant to smallgoods processing and must not duplicate any unit already contained in the qualification.

Qualification structure

Core units
MTMCOR202A	Apply hygiene and sanitation practices	MTMCOR205A	Communicate in the workplace
MTMCOR203B	Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements	MTMCOR206A	Overview the meat industry
MTMCOR204A	Follow safe work policies and procedures
Elective units
MTMPS201C	Clean work area during operations	FDFOP2061A	Use numerical applications in the workplace
MTMS101C	Handle materials and products	HLTFA301C	Apply first aid
MTMS102C	Pack smallgoods product