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Range Statement

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be observed breaking carcases into primals and trim cuts in accordance with relevant specifications.

For meat retail the candidate must be able to:

break carcase into primal cuts for a minimum of three species (including beef and sheep)

identify primary cut specifications for beef and at least two species of small stock

For smallgoods manufacturing the candidate must be able to:

break carcase into primal cuts for a minimum of one species

identify primary cut specifications for at least one species

The candidate must:

identify the major anatomical structures of the carcase of each species

prepare equipment for breaking carcase correctly and safely

position or fasten carcase securely for separation

separate carcases into primal cuts for a range of meat cuts (minimum of three species for meat retailing and one species for smallgoods manufacturing), in accordance with workplace, workplace health and safety, hygiene requirements and customer specifications

use acceptable cutting lines to produce primary cuts to workplace requirements

identify contaminated product and take appropriate corrective action

demonstrate safe manual handling techniques

sanitise equipment according to workplace requirements

apply relevant communication skills

apply relevant regulatory requirements