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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)

This is the trade qualification for butchers. It covers cutting, trimming and slicing meat, using a bandsaw, making sausages and value-added products, serving customers and keeping the shop clean and safe. If you already work as a butcher, your experience may count towards it through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AMP Australian Meat Processing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
MTM30813 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Butchers working in retail shops who want their trade skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Butcher
  • Retail butcher
  • Qualified butcher

Qualification structure

44 units in total. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows: 1 unit from Group A (Stage 1). 1 unit from Group B (Stage 2). 1 unit from Group C (Stage 3). 4 units from Groups C or D.

Core units

37 units
  1. AMPCOR201Maintain personal equipment
  2. AMPCOR202Apply hygiene and sanitation practices
  3. AMPCOR204Follow safe work policies and procedures
  4. AMPCOR205Communicate in the workplace
  5. AMPCOR206Overview the meat industry
  6. AMPR101Identify species and meat cuts
  7. AMPR102 (has a prerequisite)Trim meat for further processing
  8. AMPR103Store meat product
  9. AMPR104 (has a prerequisite)Prepare minced meat and minced meat products
  10. AMPR105Provide service to customers
  11. AMPR203Select, weigh and package meat for sale
  12. AMPR212Clean a meat retail work area
  13. AMPX209Sharpen knives
  14. FBPOPR2069Use numerical applications in the workplace
  15. AMPCOR203Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements
  16. AMPR201 (has a prerequisite)Break and cut product using a bandsaw
  17. AMPR202 (has a prerequisite)Provide advice on cooking and storage of meat products
  18. AMPR204Package products using manual packing and labelling equipment
  19. AMPR205 (has a prerequisite)Use basic methods of meat cookery
  20. AMPR208Make and sell sausages
  21. AMPR209 (has a prerequisite)Produce and sell value-added products
  22. AMPX201Prepare and operate bandsaw
  23. AMPX210 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and slice meat cuts
  24. AMPX211 (has a prerequisite)Trim meat to specifications
  25. AMPR301 (has a prerequisite)Prepare specialised cuts
  26. AMPR302Assess carcase or product quality
  27. AMPR303Calculate yield of carcase or product
  28. AMPR304Manage stock
  29. AMPR305 (has a prerequisite)Meet customer needs
  30. AMPR306Provide advice on nutritional role of meat
  31. AMPR307Merchandise products, services
  32. AMPR316Cure, corn and sell product
  33. AMPR317Assess and sell poultry product
  34. AMPR319Locate, identify and assess meat cuts
  35. AMPR320Assess and address customer preferences
  36. AMPR322Prepare and produce value added products
  37. AMPX304 (has a prerequisite)Prepare primal cuts

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

32 units

Group A: Stage 1

  1. AMPR106Process sales transactions
  2. AMPR107Undertake minor routine maintenance
  3. AMPR108Monitor meat temperature from receival to sale

Group B: Stage 2

  1. AMPR206Vacuum pack product in a retail operation
  2. AMPR207Undertake routine preventative maintenance
  3. AMPR210Receive meat product
  4. AMPR211Provide advice on meal solutions in a meat retail outlet
  5. AMPX212Package product using automatic packing and labelling equipment
  6. AMPX213Despatch meat product
  7. AMPX214Package meat and smallgoods product for retail sale
  8. BSBITU111Operate a personal digital device
  9. SIRRRTF001Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal

Group C: Stage 3

  1. AMPR312 (has a prerequisite)Bone game meat
  2. AMPR323 (has a prerequisite)Break small stock carcases for retail sale
  3. AMPR324 (has a prerequisite)Break large stock carcases for retail sale

Group D: Stage 3

  1. AMPR308Prepare, roll, sew and net meat
  2. AMPR309 (has a prerequisite)Bone and fillet poultry
  3. AMPR310Cost and price meat products
  4. AMPR311 (has a prerequisite)Prepare portion control to specifications
  5. AMPR313Order stock in a meat enterprise
  6. AMPR314Calculate and present statistical data in a meat enterprise
  7. AMPR315Utilise the Meat Standards Australia system to meet customer requirements
  8. AMPR321Collect and prepare standard samples
  9. AMPR325Prepare cooked meat product for retail sale
  10. AMPX305Smoke product
  11. AMPX306Provide coaching
  12. AMPX307Provide mentoring
  13. AMPX309Identify and repair equipment faults
  14. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  15. SIRRMER003Coordinate visual merchandising activities
  16. SIRXSLS001Sell to the retail customer
  17. TAEDEL301Provide work skill instruction

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • AMPR311 Prepare portion control to specifications — prerequisite: AMPX209 Sharpen knives
  • AMPR309 Bone and fillet poultry — prerequisite: AMPX209 Sharpen knives
  • AMPR312 Bone game meat — prerequisite: AMPX209 Sharpen knives
  • AMPR323 Break small stock carcases for retail sale — prerequisite: AMPX209 Sharpen knives; AMPR319 Locate, identify and assess meat cuts
  • AMPR324 Break large stock carcases for retail sale — prerequisite: AMPX209 Sharpen knives; AMPR319 Locate, identify and assess meat cuts
  • AMPX304 Prepare primal cuts — prerequisite: AMPX209 Sharpen knives
  • AMPR305 Meet customer needs — prerequisite: AMPR105 Provide service to customers
  • AMPR301 Prepare specialised cuts — prerequisite: AMPX209 Sharpen knives
  • AMPR201 Break and cut product using a bandsaw — prerequisite: AMPX201 Prepare and operate bandsaw
  • AMPR202 Provide advice on cooking and storage of meat products — prerequisite: AMPR105 Provide service to customers
  • AMPR205 Use basic methods of meat cookery — prerequisite: AMPX209 Sharpen knives
  • AMPR209 Produce and sell value-added products — prerequisite: AMPX209 Sharpen knives
  • AMPX210 Prepare and slice meat cuts — prerequisite: AMPX209 Sharpen knives
  • AMPX211 Trim meat to specifications — prerequisite: AMPX209 Sharpen knives
  • AMPR104 Prepare minced meat and minced meat products — prerequisite: AMPX209 Sharpen knives
  • AMPR102 Trim meat for further processing — prerequisite: AMPX209 Sharpen knives

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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