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Candidates must be observed preparing and slicing meat into finished cuts.
For meat retailing:prepare and slice meat cuts for all primals for three species (including beef and sheep) to workplace and regulatory requirements, similar to the speed of production.For smallgoods manufacturing:prepare and slice meat cuts for all primals for one species to workplace and regulatory requirements, similar to the speed of production.The candidate must:demonstrate correct cutting, slicing and trimming techniquesuse safe and effective knife skillsidentify and name examples of finished meat cutsapply relevant regulatory requirementsslice and trim meat in preparation for sale according to workplace health and safety, hygiene and workplace requirements and customer specificationsprepare finished meat cuts from all primals relevant to meat retailing and/or smallgoods manufacturingremove defects from products according to workplace and regulatory requirementsseek advice from relevant sources when working with new cutting equipment or productsuse communication skills appropriate to the task