Certificate III in Meat Processing

About this course

Are you interested in working in the meat industry? This course will teach you the skills you need for a career in meat processing.

You’ll learn how to:

handle and process different types of meat
use meat processing tools and equipment safely
maintain hygiene and food safety standards
package and label meat products
follow workplace health and safety guidelines.

This course will give you the skills needed to work in meat processing, abattoirs or butcher shops.

This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

This course can be done as a traineeship. You’ll get technical knowledge through coursework and hands-on experience through paid work. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.

To enrol as a trainee, you’ll need:
1. a job in a relevant workplace in the same field as your course, and
2. an employer willing to sign a Commonwealth Government ‘Training Contract’ and support your learning at work.
To get started:
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as a traineeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.

Units of study

Core units

Unit title	Unit code
Communicate effectively at work	AMPCOM301
Comply with hygiene and sanitation requirements	AMPQUA301
Maintain food safety and quality programs	AMPQUA302
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes	AMPWHS301

Elective units

Unit title	Unit code
Identify secondary sexual characteristics - beef	AMPA3138
Prepare head for inspection	AMPABA301
Prepare and present viscera for inspection	AMPABA302
Use standard product descriptions - sheep and goats	AMPABA303
Use standard product descriptions - beef	AMPABA304
Use standard product descriptions - pork	AMPABA305
Receive and inspect wild game carcases from the field	AMPG303
Receive and inspect wild game carcases at a processing plant	AMPG304
Store wild game carcases	AMPG305
Inspect wild game field depot	AMPG307
Apply knowledge of the wild game meat industry	AMPGAM301
Operate a wild game harvester vehicle	AMPGAM302
Use firearms to safely and humanely harvest wild game	AMPGAM303
Eviscerate, inspect and tag wild game carcase in the field	AMPGAM304
Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection	AMPLSK301
Assess cattle according to industry standards	AMPLSK302
Assess sheep and lambs according to industry standards	AMPLSK303
Conduct ante-mortem inspection and make disposition	AMPMSY303
Follow and implement an established work plan	AMPOPR301
Handle meat product in cold stores	AMPOPR302
Manage animal identification data	AMPOPR303
Monitor production of packaged product to customer specifications	AMPPKG301
Supervise meat packing operation	AMPPKG302
Provide coaching	AMPPPL301
Provide mentoring	AMPPPL302
Perform carcase Meat Hygiene Assessment	AMPQUA304
Perform process monitoring for Meat Hygiene Assessment	AMPQUA305
Perform boning room Meat Hygiene Assessment	AMPQUA306
Perform offal Meat Hygiene Assessment	AMPQUA307
Grade beef carcases using MSA standards	AMPQUA308
Perform manual chemical lean testing	AMPQUA309
Inspect transportation container or vehicle	AMPQUA310
Assess meat product in chillers	AMPQUA312
Perform pre-operations hygiene assessment	AMPQUA313
Follow hygiene, sanitation and quality requirements when handling chilled or frozen meat	AMPQUA314
Maintain production records	AMPQUA315
Sharpen and handle knives safely	AMPWHS201
Participate in traceability activities	FBPFSY3004
Control contaminants and allergens in food processing	FBPFSY3005
Operate a process control interface	FBPOPR2068
Plan, conduct and monitor equipment maintenance	FBPOPR3020
Apply good manufacturing practice requirements in food processing	FBPOPR3021
Participate in an audit process	FBPPPL3005
Perform basic tests	MSL973025
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	MSMENV272
Provide work skill instruction	TAEDEL311

Course providers

This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.

Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Brunswick West
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
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