Certificate II Meat Processing (Abattoirs)
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- access, record and act on a defined range of information from a range of sources
- apply and communicate known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems
- use a limited range of equipment to complete tasks involving known routines and procedures with a limited range of options.
Packaging rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- Minimum 9 units of competence
- 6 core units plus
- a minimum of 3 elective units
Core Units | |
AMPCOR201 | Maintain personal equipment |
AMPCOR202 | Apply hygiene and sanitation practices |
AMPCOR203 | Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements |
AMPCOR204 | Follow safe work policies and procedures |
AMPCOR205 | Communicate in the workplace |
AMPCOR206 | Overview the meat industry |
Elective Units (Select a minimum of 3 from the below)
AHCLSK205 | Handle livestock using basic techniques |
AMPA2000 | Prepare animals for slaughter |
AMPA2003 | Perform emergency kill |
AMPA2005 | Unload livestock |
AMPA2006 | Apply animal welfare and handling requirements |
AMPA2007 | Identify animals using electronic systems |
AMPA2009 | Operate electrical stimulator |
AMPA2026 | Operate whizzard knife |
AMPX209 | Sharpen knives |
AMPA2045* | Trim forequarter to specification |
AMPA2046* | Trim hindquarter to specification |
AMPA2047* | Inspect hindquarter and remove contamination |
AMPA2048* | Inspect forequarter and remove contamination |
AMPA2068* | Inspect meat for defects |
AMPA2070 | Identify cuts and specifications |
AMPA2071 | Pack meat products |
How will you be assessed
You will be assessed via a variety of means including, practical demonstration of skills, knowledge assessment and your ability to apply skills in a real workplace environment.
Students undertaking this qualification need to be employed / working in a meat processing facility.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification and there also are no licensing, legislative or underpinning certification requirements applying to this qualification.
Assessment conditions
This qualification must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations. Students undertaking this qualification need to be employed by a meat processing facility and have access to a Slaughter floor to complete their workplace assessments at normal speed of the chain and taken place during normal production.
What to expect
Students can expect to complete this qualification in under 12 months and on completion will have the fundamental skills of a meat processing worker.
After completing the Certificate II, students should feel confident to progress their learning and be ready to undertake the Certificate III in Meat Processing qualification.