Certificate III in Meat Processing (Rendering)
This qualification covers running machinery and processes in industrial meat rendering plants. It includes hygiene checks before start-up, following work plans, safe work and communicating with clients and team members. Rendering operators may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- AMP Australian Meat Processing
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- AMP30416 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Rendering) (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Rendering plant operators who work with little supervision, run specialised equipment and solve process problems.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Rendering plant operator
- Rendering operator
- Rendering process worker
Qualification structure
12 units in total. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome in meat processing related industries. The electives are to be chosen as follows: 3 units must be selected from Group A. An additional 5 electives may be selected from Group A and/or Group B. Up to 2 units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core units
4 units- ACMGEN315Communicate effectively with clients and team members
- AMPX308Follow and implement an established work plan
- AMPX310Perform pre-operations hygiene assessment
- FBPWHS3001Contribute to work health and safety processes
Elective units
15 unitsGroup A
- AMPREN301Operate and monitor a batch rendering process
- AMPREN302Operate and monitor a continuous dry rendering process
- AMPREN303Operate and monitor a low temperature wet rendering process
- AMPREN304Operate a tallow refining process
- AMPREN305Operate a blood coagulation and drying process
- AMPREN306Render edible products
- MSMENV172Identify and minimise environmental hazards
Group B
- AMPX218Operate metal detection unit
- AMPA3117Oversee product loadout
- FBPOPR2072Work in confined spaces in the food and beverage industries
- FBPFSY3002Participate in a HACCP team
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- MEM07033Operate and monitor basic boiler
- MSL973013Perform basic tests
- MSMBLIC002Licence to operate an advanced boiler
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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