Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing) - Alice Springs - Northern Territory - Charles Darwin University Alice Springs campus - I850

This trade qualification – Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing) – is recognised Australia-wide by independent retailers and supermarkets. The course will teach students about work practices in retail meat enterprises in relation to health, safety, hygiene, quality and productivity. Students will also learn how to prepare, package and merchandise a range of meat products including primal and specialist cuts. Once they have gained this trade qualification, they will have an opportunity to progress to management positions and add leadership skills to your qualifications.

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing)

Course Structure

To achieve a Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing) a total of FORTY-THREE (43) units of competency must be completed. This comprises

    * FIVE (5) core units of competency
    * THIRTY-THREE (33) technical units plus
    * FIVE (5) optional technical units of competency

as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.

Packaging in this qualification incorporates the requirements of Certificate I and II in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing).

The total Nominal Hours for the sequence listed below is 969 (as composite including Cert I and Cert II units of competency. The total nominal hours for this qualification will vary depending on the technical and optional units selected.

Code    Module/Unit of Competency    
Hours

CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
MTMMP2C    Apply hygiene and sanitation practices    
40
MTMMP4C    Follow safe work policies and procedures    
40
MTMMP5C    Communicate in the workplace    
40
MTMMP6C    Overview the meat industry    
20
FDFCORBM2A    Use basic mathematical concepts    
20
   
Total nominal hours – core units    
160

TECHNICAL UNITS OF COMPETENCY
MTMMP1C    Maintain personal equipment    
20
MTMMP11C    Sharpen knives    
40
MTMR101B    Identify species and meat cuts    
20
MTMR102B    Trim meat for further processing    
10
MTMR103B    Store meat product    
10
MTMR104B    Prepare minced meat and minced meat products    
15
MTMR106B    Provide service to customers    
15
MTMR203B    Select, weigh and package meat for sale    
10
PRMCL38A    Clean a food handling area    
20
HLTFA301B    Apply first aid    
18
MTMMP3C    Apply quality assurance practices    
40
MTMPR201B    Prepare and operate bandsaw    
20
MTMR201B    Break and cut product using a bandsaw     
10
MTMR202B     Provide advice on cooking and storage of meat products     
10
MTMR204B    Package product using manual packing and labelling equipment    
10
MTMR210A    Make and sell sausages    
20
MTMR211A    Product and sell value-added products    
10
MTMR207A    Use basic methods of meat cookery    
30
MTMSR201B    Prepare and slice meat cuts    
30
MTMSR202B    Trim meat to specifications    
20
MTMR317A    Cure, corn and sell product    
20
MTMR301B    Prepare specialised cuts    
20
MTMR302B    Assess carcase/product quality    
10
MTMR303B     Calculate yield of carcase or product    
15
MTMR304B    Manage stock    
15
MTMR305B    Meet customer needs    
15
MTMR306B    Provide advice on the nutritional role of meat    
10
MTMR307B    Merchandise products and services    
25
MTMR308B    Prepare and produce value- added products    
10
MTMR318A     Assess and sell poultry products    
10
MTMR320A    Locate, identify and assess cuts    
40
MTMSR302B    Prepare primal cuts    
40
BSBCMN317A    Meet customer needs and expectations    
35
   
Total nominal hours – technical units    
643

OPTIONAL TECHNICAL UNITS OF COMPETENCY
MTMR107B    Process sales transactions    
10
MTMR208A    Vacuum pack product in a retail operation    
20
MTMR314A    Order stock in a meat enterprise     
20
MTMR316A    Utilise the Meat Standards Australia system for beef to meet customer
requirements    
80
MTMR319A    Break carcases for retail sale    
40
WRRM3B    Coordinate merchandise presentation    
36
   
Total nominal hours – optional technical units    
206
   
Total nominal hours for the qualification    
969

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RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.
This can include skills from:

    * Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college,
    * through adult education classes or training programs at work;
    * Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
    * Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).

RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.

Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.

See the RPL Guide for Applicants for further information on the RPL application process.


Credit Transfer or Recognition of Previous Study

Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.

In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.

Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways

Students who successfully complete this qualification may enrol in MTM40107 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Leadership) or MTM40407 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (General) or MTM50207 Diploma of Meat Processing (Meat Retailing).