Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - General)
AMP30916
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by smallgoods producers working in larger, factory-type smallgoods enterprises. Factories will often have specialised lines of production, (for example, hams and bacons) and use complex production machinery, and may not encompass the range of smallgoods production techniques found in traditional smallgoods enterprises.
Qualification Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by smallgoods producers working in larger, factory-type smallgoods enterprises. Factories will often have specialised lines of production, (for example, hams and bacons) and use complex production machinery, and may not encompass the range of smallgoods production techniques found in traditional smallgoods enterprises..
Course Delivery Location
Training is delivered in the workplace at various industry locations. Knowledge components may be undertaken in a flexible or distance mode including on-line learning opportunities with structured development activities and various assessment methods.
Duration
Can be undertaken over 24-36 month’s full time or part time equivalent
Occupation description
As a Smallgoods Maker you would make, prepare and form a range of smallgoods products in small to medium-sized smallgoods companies. Employees would also be involved with involved with preparing, value-added items and cured meat, maintaining equipment, packaging, managing stock, first aid, food safety programs, hygiene, and workplace health and safety.
Entry Options
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Students can enter at any stage. The training is ongoing to ensure there are no waiting periods for training to start.
Students can enter at any stage. The training is ongoing to ensure there are no waiting periods for training to start.
Qualification Status
AQF – Australian Qualification Framework level - Certificate III
Study Methods – gaining the skills and knowledge
Students are required to undertake a range of activities and may include a number of the following:
· off-job-training
· formal and informal skills development
· research, review technical workbooks
· complete case studies and projects
· undertake written or verbal questioning
· maintain and submit self-assessment records
· formal and informal skills development
· research, review technical workbooks
· complete case studies and projects
· undertake written or verbal questioning
· maintain and submit self-assessment records
All units are undertaken in a flexible manner and some may be provided in a distance mode including on-line courses
Recognition
Students who have received prior training and/or experience in this industry may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer from completed units undertaken with different providers. For more information see material provided on “Recognition of Prior Learning” and “Credit Transfer” options.Articulation, Pathways and Exit Points
After achieving this Qualification, candidates may progress through various levels up to Advance Diploma using a range of study modes
Course Content and Organisation
The course consists of a variety of units which are undertaken in clusters of subjects. Some are compulsory core units and the remainder are elective units. This mix of units enables the student to gain the qualification by specialising in one area, or combining units to gain a broad base of general skills. However, the total amount of competencies required to gain the qualification will remain the same in all cases.The activities will be scheduled according to an individualised training plan.
Students are required to complete a comprehensive selection of units from the following list. (For more information please refer to detailed training package information at www.training.gov.au )
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 25
Core Units = 5
Elective Units = 20
· Select 2 units from Group A
· Select 7 units from Group B
· Select 7 units from Group C
· The remaining 4 units may be selected from the elective list, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the General of smallgoods products and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3.
Core Units = 5
Elective Units = 20
· Select 2 units from Group A
· Select 7 units from Group B
· Select 7 units from Group C
· The remaining 4 units may be selected from the elective list, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the General of smallgoods products and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3.