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Certificate IV in Meat Processing

This qualification covers supervisory, leadership and quality assurance roles in meat processing. It includes building good work relationships, supporting food safety and quality programs, good manufacturing practice and health and safety. If you already supervise in a meat plant, your experience may be recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AMP Australian Meat Processing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AMP40215 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (General) (not equivalent); AMP40315 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Leadership) (not equivalent); AMP40415 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance) (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Meat processing supervisors, team leaders and quality assurance staff who oversee work and want a formal qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Production supervisor
  • Meat processing team leader
  • Rendering supervisor
  • Quality assurance officer
  • Quality assurance manager

Qualification structure

14 units in total. The electives are to be chosen as follows: At least 8 units from elective Groups A – C. Up to 2 units from this or any other endorsed training package or accredited course. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules above can be selected for the award of the AMP40222 Certificate IV in Meat Processing. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation as follows: At least 6 Group A electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Leadership). At least 6 Group B electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Management).

Core units

4 units
  1. AMPCOM401Build productive and effective workplace relationships
  2. AMPQUA401Support food safety and quality programs
  3. AMPQUA402Maintain good manufacturing practice in meat processing
  4. AMPWHS401Monitor workplace health and safety processes

Elective units

67 units

Group A – Leadership

  1. AMPLDR402# Supervise new recruits
  2. AMPLDR404Manage own work performance and development
  3. AMPLDR405Oversee export requirements
  4. AMPLDR406Foster a learning culture in a meat processing workplace
  5. BSBCMM412Lead difficult conversations
  6. BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
  7. BSBHRM415Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
  8. BSBINS402Coordinate workplace information systems
  9. BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
  10. BSBLDR412Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
  11. BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
  12. BSBLDR521Lead the development of diverse workforces
  13. BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
  14. BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategies
  15. BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
  16. BSBPMG423Apply project cost management techniques
  17. BSBSTR402Implement continuous improvement
  18. BSBXCM401Apply communication strategies in the workplace
  19. FBPPPL4007Manage internal audits
  20. MSS405027Facilitate holistic culture improvement in an organisation
  21. SIRRRTF002Monitor retail store financials

Group B – Quality Management

  1. AMPAUD401 (has a prerequisite)Conduct an animal welfare audit of a meat processing premises
  2. AMPLSK401Oversee humane handling of animals
  3. AMPMGT515Develop and implement a TACCP and VACCP plan
  4. AMPQUA303Collect and prepare standard samples
  5. AMPQUA403Utilise refrigeration index
  6. AMPQUA404 (has a prerequisite)Maintain a Meat Hygiene Assessment program
  7. AMPQUA405Oversee compliance with Australian Standards for meat processing
  8. AMPQUA406Apply meat science
  9. AMPQUA407Conduct and validate pH/temperature declines to MSA standards
  10. AMPQUA410Manage the collection, monitoring and interpretation of animal health data
  11. AMPQUA411Calculate carcase yield in a boning room
  12. AMPQUA412Specify beef product using AUS-MEAT language
  13. AMPQUA413Specify sheep product using AUS-MEAT language
  14. AMPQUA414Coordinate a product recall
  15. AMPQUA415Undertake chiller assessment to AUS-MEAT requirements
  16. AMPQUA416Conduct an internal audit of a documented program
  17. AMPQUA417Establish sampling program
  18. AMPQUA418Conduct a document review
  19. AMPQUA422Specify pork product using AUS-MEAT language
  20. AMPQUA423Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of a HACCP based QA system
  21. AMPX431# Oversee meat processing establishment’s Halal compliance
  22. FBPAUD4004Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards
  23. FBPFST4004Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry
  24. FBPFSY3005Control contaminants and allergens in food processing
  25. FBPFSY4005Conduct a traceability exercise
  26. FBPOPR4001Apply principles of statistical process control

Group C– General

  1. AMPLDR401Develop and implement work instructions and SOPs
  2. AMPLDR403Plan, conduct and report a workplace incident investigation
  3. AMPLSK201Apply animal welfare and handling requirements
  4. AMPLSK401Oversee humane handling of animals
  5. AMPMGT401Manage biogas facilities
  6. AMPMSY416Raise and validate requests for export permits and Meat Transfer Certificates
  7. AMPPMG401Develop, implement and evaluate a pest control program in a food processing premises
  8. AMPQUA304Perform carcase Meat Hygiene Assessment
  9. AMPQUA305Perform process monitoring for Meat Hygiene Assessment
  10. AMPQUA306Perform boning room Meat Hygiene Assessment
  11. AMPQUA307Perform offal Meat Hygiene Assessment
  12. AMPQUA408Contribute to meat processing premises design and construction processes
  13. AMPQUA416Conduct an internal audit of a documented program
  14. AMPQUA419Monitor meat preservation process
  15. AMPQUA420Monitor the production of processed meats and smallgoods
  16. AMPQUA421Prepare for and respond to an external audit of the establishment’s quality system
  17. AMPQUA424Monitor the production of UCFM smallgoods
  18. FBPPPL4002Plan and coordinate production equipment maintenance
  19. FBPTEC5002Manage utilities and energy for a production process
  20. MSS404063Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area

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

PREREQUISITES

  • AMPAUD401 Conduct an animal welfare audit of a — prerequisite: AMPLSK201 Apply animal welfare and handling requirements
  • AMPQUA404 Maintain a Meat Hygiene Assessment — prerequisite: AMPQUA304 Perform carcase Meat Hygiene Assessment

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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