About this course
Do you want to work in a meat processing business? This course will give you skills to work in a business that produces:
- making ready-to-eat packs
- fancy meat cuts
- speciality meat products.
This course lets you choose from a range of different units to suit your interests and skills.
When you finish this qualification, you will be able to do things like:
- help customers with their meat needs
- use different tools, materials and information to do your job
- solve a range of problems
- work on your own or with others and follow the procedures.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
This course must 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:
- a job in a relevant workplace in the same field as your course, and
- 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.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Maintain personal equipment AMPCOR201 Apply hygiene and sanitation practices AMPCOR202 Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements AMPCOR203 Follow safe work policies and procedures AMPCOR204 Communicate in the workplace AMPCOR205 Overview the meat industry AMPCOR206 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Apply chemicals under supervision AHCCHM201 Bone small stock carcase - leg AMPA3048 Slice and trim leg - small stock AMPA3049 Bone large stock carcase - forequarter AMPA3050 Bone large stock carcase - hindquarter AMPA3051 Slice and trim large stock forequarter AMPA3052 Slice and trim large stock hindquarter AMPA3053 Break carcase using a bandsaw AMPA3054 Operate trunk boning machine AMPA3062 Bone small stock carcase - shoulder AMPA3063 Bone small stock carcase - middle AMPA3064 Slice small stock carcase - shoulder AMPA3065 Slice small stock carcase - middle AMPA3066 Prepare and despatch meat products AMPA3068 Implement food safety program AMPA3071 Perform carcase Meat Hygiene Assessment AMPA3072 Perform process monitoring for Meat Hygiene Assessment AMPA3073 Perform boning room Meat Hygiene Assessment AMPA3074 Perform offal Meat Hygiene Assessment AMPA3081 Grade beef carcases using Meat Standards Australia standards AMPA3092 Use standard product descriptions - sheep and goats AMPA3093 Use standard product descriptions - beef AMPA3094 Use standard product descriptions - pork AMPA3095 Perform manual chemical lean testing AMPA3100 Overview of the NLIS for sheep and goats AMPA3101 Overview of the NLIS program utilising RFIDs AMPA3102 Supervise meat packing operation AMPA3116 Oversee product loadout AMPA3117 Monitor pH and temperature decline AMPA3118 Identify secondary sexual characteristics - beef AMPA3138 Operate a poultry carcase delivery system AMPP301 Debone and fillet poultry product (manually) AMPP302 Prepare specialised cuts AMPR301 Assess carcase or product quality AMPR302 Calculate yield of carcase or product AMPR303 Manage stock AMPR304 Meet customer needs AMPR305 Provide advice on nutritional role of meat AMPR306 Merchandise products, services AMPR307 Prepare, roll, sew and net meat AMPR308 Bone and fillet poultry AMPR309 Cost and price meat products AMPR310 Prepare portion control to specifications AMPR311 Bone game meat AMPR312 Order stock in a meat enterprise AMPR313 Calculate and present statistical data in a meat enterprise AMPR314 Utilise the Meat Standards Australia system to meet customer requirements AMPR315 Cure, corn and sell product AMPR316 Assess and sell poultry products AMPR317 Break carcase for retail sale AMPR318 Locate, identify and assess meat cuts AMPR319 Assess and address customer preferences AMPR320 Collect and prepare standard samples AMPR321 Prepare and produce value added products AMPR322 Break small stock carcases for retail sale AMPR323 Break large stock carcases for retail sale AMPR324 Prepare cooked meat product for retail sale AMPR325 Operate mixer or blender unit AMPS300 Cook, steam and cool product AMPS301 Prepare dried meat AMPS302 Fill casings AMPS303 Thaw product - water AMPS304 Thaw product - air AMPS305 Sort meat AMPS307 Batch meat AMPS308 Operate product forming machinery AMPS309 Operate link and tie machinery AMPS310 Operate complex slicing and packaging machinery AMPS311 Prepare meat-based pates and terrines for commercial sale AMPS312 Prepare product formulations AMPS313 Ferment and mature product AMPS314 Blend meat product AMPS315 Assess product in chillers AMPX301 Cure and corn product AMPX302 Break carcase into primal cuts AMPX303 Prepare primal cuts AMPX304 Smoke product AMPX305 Provide coaching AMPX306 Provide mentoring AMPX307 Follow and implement an established work plan AMPX308 Identify and repair equipment faults AMPX309 Perform pre-operations hygiene assessment AMPX310 Monitor production of packaged product to customer specifications AMPX311 Calculate carcase yield in a boning room AMPX312 Handle meat product in cold stores AMPX314 Follow hygiene, sanitation and quality requirements when handling meat product in cold stores AMPX315 Monitor product to be sent to rendering AMPX316 Monitor product flow in an automated process AMPX317 Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures BSBESB406 Use knowledge management systems BSBINS303 Lead team effectiveness BSBLDR414 Work in a team BSBXTW301 Conduct chemical wash for fresh produce FBPFAV3001 Program fresh produce grading equipment FBPFAV3002 Participate in a HACCP team FBPFSY3002 Control contaminants and allergens in the workplace FBPOPR3001 Prepare food products using basic cooking methods FBPOPR3002 Identify cultural, religious and dietary considerations for food production FBPOPR3003 Set up a production or packaging line for operation FBPOPR3004 Operate interrelated processes in a production system FBPOPR3005 Operate interrelated processes in a packaging system FBPOPR3006 Support and mentor individuals and groups FBPPPL3001 Establish compliance requirements for work area FBPPPL3002 Participate in improvement processes FBPPPL3003 Lead work teams and groups FBPPPL3004 Participate in an audit process FBPPPL3005 Report on workplace performance FBPPPL3006 Apply raw materials, ingredient and process knowledge to production problems FBPTEC3001 Implement the pest prevention program FBPTEC3002 Provide First Aid HLTAID011 Perform standard calibrations MSL904002 Record and present data MSL922001 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose MSL933005 Handle and transport samples or equipment MSL952002 Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan MSL954004 Perform basic tests MSL973013 Prepare working solutions MSL973014 Prepare culture media MSL973015 Perform aseptic techniques MSL973016 Identify and minimise environmental hazards MSMENV172 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices MSMENV472 Identify and apply process improvements MSMSUP300 Identify equipment faults MSMSUP303 Develop and adjust a production schedule MSMSUP330 Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices MSS403011 Analyse manual handling processes MSS403032 Facilitate holistic culture improvement in an organisation MSS405013 Monitor and operate trade waste process MSTGN3017 Control stock SIRRINV002 Coordinate visual merchandising activities SIRRMER003 Maintain store security SIRXRSK002 Sell to the retail customer SIRXSLS001 Contribute to assessment TAEASS301 Provide work skill instruction TAEDEL301 Complete and check import/export documentation TLIA0003 Complete receival and despatch documentation TLIA0004 Identify goods and store to specifications TLIA0010 Organise receival and despatch operations TLIA0015 Monitor storage facilities TLIA3026 Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures TLIF3003 Administer inventory systems TLIX0004X Maintain stock control and receivals TLIX0013X Use computer applications relevant to a workplace UEENEED101A
Course providers
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Brunswick West
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
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