Course Details

Aimed At:

This qualification covers work activities undertaken by meat inspectors or meat safety officers in meat processing establishments. In such roles, workers perform ante mortem (except in the case of wild game) and post-mortem inspection of food animals to ensure that meat is safe for human or pet consumption, in line with relevant Australian Standards.
Workers are required to take responsibility for their own work, participate in teams where required, use judgement, interpret information, and apply solutions to routine and some non-routine problems.
People seeking registration as a meat inspector should check the current requirements with their state or territory food authority or the Australian Government – Agriculture, as appropriate, when selecting electives.
Graduates from this qualification will have a wide range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a specialised range of tools, materials and information to:

• complete routine activities
• provide and transmit solutions to predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems

The AMP30322 Certificate III in Meat Safety Inspection is a highly flexible qualification enabling selections to be made from a wide range of units.
Typical occupational outcomes from this qualification are:

• Meat Inspector

Pathways & Opportunities:
This qualification is aimed at existing workers. The Certificate III qualification reflects the role of individuals required to apply a broad range of knowledge and skills in varied contexts and undertake skilled work. Certificate III is suitable for experienced operators, technicians and trades workers. It is also a pathway to further learning.

Course Outcome:
AMP30322 Certificate III in Meat Safety Inspection

Entry Requirements:
Participants should already be employed within the abattoir sector.

Resources Required:
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable Internet connection to access FS Alliances online learning system aXcelerate, and a computer or device with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical assessments. This includes having access to and wearing appropriate attire including workplace specific PPE, appropriate clothing, safety footwear as per the workplace policy, knives and sharpening tools. More details will be provided after enrolment or during induction.

Timeframe:
Up to 24 Months

Assessment Method:
Assessment will be conducted via a number of different assessments, for example, written assessment (Quiz), workplace observation, and verification by supervisor/employer.

Fees:
Fee for Service - $5,000

Intake:
Enrolments are taken all year.

Location:
Applicants accepted Australia Wide.

Study Mode:

• Workplace – face to Face
• Work in industry
• Blended (Face-to-Face and Online using aXcelerate)

Credit Transfer:
We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

Requirements for Completion of the Qualification
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

• 11 units of competency:
  • 8 core units plus
  • 3 elective units.

The electives are to be chosen as follows:

• at least 1 unit from Group A
• up to 2 units from Group B or 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.

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