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Certificate II in Meat Processing
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AMP20126
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About This Qualification
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by those who are entering the meat processing industry. It is a general qualification that focuses on work in meat processing premises, such as slaughtering premises, knackeries, boning rooms, food services operations, cold stores, game processing establishments, or small goods manufacturing plants.Graduates from this qualification usually work under general supervision to:access, record and act on a defined range of information from a range of sourcesapply and communicate known solutions to a limited range of predictable problemsuse a limited range of equipment to complete tasks involving known routines and procedures with a limited range of options.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory food safety, and work health and safety codes, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
Qualification Code
AMP20126
Training Package
AMP — Australian Meat Processing Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
11 (5 core + 6 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Meat Processing Worker | Performing multi-skilled duties across slaughter floors, boning rooms, and packing areas. |
| Offal Processor | Inspecting, trimming, and grading offal products for further processing or distribution. |
| Abattoir Animal Handler | Managing the low-stress movement and welfare of livestock within processing facilities. |
| Loadout Operator | Preparing and monitoring meat products for dispatch while maintaining hygiene standards. |
| Hide Processor | Treating, trimming, and inspecting animal hides for quality and commercial use. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed resume highlighting experience in abattoirs or boning rooms
- ✓Position descriptions for roles such as meat processor or offal processor
- ✓Employment references from supervisors in a meat processing environment
Food Safety & Hygiene
- ✓Records of compliance with food safety and quality programs
- ✓Documentation of hygiene and sanitation practices performed on-site
- ✓Quality control logs and inspection reports for meat or offal products
Operational Skills
- ✓Records of safe knife handling and sharpening procedures
- ✓Evidence of operating processing equipment such as bandsaws or mincers
- ✓Documentation of packing, labelling, and dispatching meat products
Livestock & Processing
- ✓Logs of animal handling and welfare compliance
- ✓Evidence of hide processing or offal preparation tasks
- ✓Storage and temperature monitoring records for cold store operations
Safety & Communication
- ✓Attendance records for WHS inductions and toolbox talks
- ✓Incident reports or hazard identification logs
- ✓Evidence of effective communication within a processing team
Certifications & Training
- ✓Internal workplace training certificates or induction records
- ✓Previous food safety or chemical handling certifications
- ✓First Aid or workplace safety training documentation
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Australian Meat Processing Training Package.
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Meat Processing
AMP60122
Certificate II
Certificate II in Meat Retailing
AMP20426
Certificate III
Certificate III in Meat Processing
AMP30622
Certificate III
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Boning Room)
AMP30116
Certificate III
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services)
AMP30216
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