This qualification covers work activities undertaken by meat inspectors in meat processing enterprises, usually at export processing plants. At the time of endorsement of this Training Package legislation and regulatory requirements relating to meat inspection were undergoing considerable change at both state/territory and federal level. People seeking registration as a meat inspector should check the current requirements with their state or territory food authority or the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS), as appropriate.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
These are the outcomes of graduates surveyed six months after completing their training for similar courses 'Certificate IV in the field of Food, Hospitality and Personal Services'
For more information about financial support and subsidies for training, please refer to the Financial assistance page
Packaging Rules
Complete twenty-eight units of competency in total.
Qualification structure
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MTMCOR201A |
Maintain personal equipment |
MTMCOR403A |
Participate in OH&S risk control process |
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MTMCOR202A |
Apply hygiene and sanitation practices |
MTMCOR404A |
Facilitate hygiene and sanitation performance |
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MTMCOR203B |
Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements |
MTMP3003A |
Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection |
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MTMCOR204A |
Follow safe work policies and procedures |
MTMP3071C |
Perform ante-mortem inspection and make disposition |
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MTMCOR205A |
Communicate in the workplace |
MTMP3072C |
Perform post-mortem inspection and make disposition |
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MTMCOR206A |
Overview the meat industry |
MTMP3073B |
Implement food safety program |
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MTMCOR401C |
Manage own work performance |
MTMP408A |
Inspect transportation container/vehicle |
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MTMCOR402C |
Facilitate Quality Assurance process |
MTMPSR203A |
Sharpen knives |
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Elective units |
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Group A |
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MTMP3042C |
Prepare head for inspection |
MTMP3077B |
Perform offal Meat Hygiene Assessment |
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MTMP3046A |
Prepare and present viscera for inspection |
BSBFLM312C |
Contribute to team effectiveness |
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MTMP3074B |
Perform carcase Meat Hygiene Assessment |
MSL904001A |
Perform standard calibrations |
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MTMP3075B |
Perform process monitoring for Meat Hygiene Assessment |
MSL922001A |
Record and present data |
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MTMP3076B |
Perform boning room Meat Hygiene Assessment |
MSL954001A |
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan |
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MTMP401B |
Utilise refrigeration index |
MTMPS415A |
Conduct an internal audit of a documented program |
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MTMP402B |
Implement a Meat Hygiene Assessment program |
MTMPS418A |
Oversee export requirements |
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MTMP403B |
Oversee plant compliance with the Australian Standards for meat processing |
MTMPSR405C |
Build productive and effective workplace relationships |
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MTMP409A |
Maintain abattoir design and construction standards |
MTMPSR413A |
Participate in ongoing development and implementation of a HACCP and Quality Assurance system |
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MTMP414A |
Oversee humane handling of animals |
MTMPSR414A |
Establish sampling program |
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MTMP411B |
Inspect wild game meat |
MTMPSR415A |
Develop and implement work instructions and SOPs |
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MTMP412A |
Inspect poultry |
FDFAU4001A |
Assess compliance with food safety programs |
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MTMP413A |
Inspect ratites |
FDFAU4003A |
Conduct food safety audits |
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MTMPS411C |
Monitor meat preservation process |
FDFAU4002A |
Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits |
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MTMPS412C |
Monitor and overview the production of processed meats and smallgoods |
PSPREG412A |
Gather and manage evidence |
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MTMPS414B |
Monitor and overview the production of Uncooked Comminuted Fermented Meat (UCFM) |
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This training organisation provides:
Delivery and assessment services.
Assessment only services.
Courses of study through Australian
Apprenticeships and Traineeships.
Recognition for prior learning.
Financial assistance via VET Student Loans.
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This training provider offers courses in the following delivery modes:
The following facilities are required at the training site:
Offsite training is avaliable in the following locations:
Within a radius of Km from
Limited to the following cities:
Limited to the following postcodes:
Online (training available online or via
email submission)
Distance (training available via correspondence)
Attendance required (training includes some
fixed-time online lectures or fixed time class components)
Fixed submission dates (assessment pieces
have set submission dates)
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This RTO can offer VET Student Loans for certain approved courses. A VET Student Loan is a capped loan from the Australian Government to help you pay your tuition fees. Your initial loan debt amount (loan and loan fee, if applicable), plus indexation, must be paid back once you start earning over a certain amount. The amount for the 2016-2017 income year is $54,869.
For more information, visit the Department of Education and Training or StudyAssist.
These are the outcomes of graduates surveyed six months after completing their training for similar courses 'Certificate IV in the field of Food, Hospitality and Personal Services'
Of those employed after training, were in the same occupation as their course.
| Destination after training |
This course |
Similar courses |
All Certificate IV courses |
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| Employed or in further study after training (%) | - | 91.3 | 91.4 |
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Employment outcomes:
Employed (%)
Full-time (%)
Part-time (%)
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85.4
47.9
37.5
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84.2
55.2
28.7
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Further study outcomes:
Enrolled at University (%)
Enrolled at TAFE (%)
Enrolled at Other provider (%)
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9.6*
13.6*
13.1*
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7.7
8.5
15.4
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| Satisfied with the training (%) | - | 82.1 | 85.6 |
| Received job-related benefits from training (%) | - | 65.2 | 62.4 |
| Received personal benefits from training (%) | - | 95.9 | 90.8 |
| Achieved main reason for undertaking training (%) | - | 77.1 | 84.7 |
| Recommend the training to other (%) | - | 91.9 | 90.4 |
| Employment status |
This course |
Similar courses |
All Certificate IV courses |
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| Median salary (Full-time) ($) | - | 48 700 | 52 100 |
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Top Occupations (%):
Technicians and Trades Workers
Community and Personal Service Workers
Sales Workers
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36.2
23.7
15.6*
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22.4
20.5
16.7
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Top Industries (%):
Accommodation and Food Services
Retail Trade
Other Services
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52.9
17.5*
7.8*
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21.1
11.6
10.9
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| Employment status |
This course |
Similar courses |
All Certificate IV courses |
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| Employed after training (%) | - | 98.5 | 91.8 |
| Median salary (Employed full-time) ($) | - | 47 400 | 52 200 |
| Enrolled in further study (%) | - | 30.5 | 30 |
| Satisfied with the training (%) | - | 85.9 | 85.5 |
| Achieved main reason for undertaking training (%) | - | 84.3 | 87.2 |
| Employment status |
This course |
Similar courses |
All Certificate IV courses |
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| Employed after training (%) | - | 54 | 47.1 |
| Median salary (Employed full-time) ($) | - | 41 500 | 44 400 |
| Enrolled in further study (%) | - | 50.2 | 39.3 |
| Satisfied with the training (%) | - | 84.1 | 86.8 |
| Achieved main reason for undertaking training (%) | - | 63.1 | 73.3 |
Please Note:
All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
* The estimate has a relative standard error greater than 25% and therefore should
be used with caution.
** NCVER does not report on estimates based on less than 5 respondents because the
estimates are unreliable.
For more information, please refer to the Statistics
Explained page.
