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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture)
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AMP31016
You have spent years perfecting the craft of smallgoods manufacture, from curing and smoking to mastering complex product formulations. We are currently building relationships with Registered Training Organisation partners to establish a formal recognition pathway for this qualification. We invite you to register your interest now to be notified as soon as this pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by smallgoods producers working in a small to medium-sized traditional smallgoods enterprise which produces a range of smallgoods products. 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 activitiesprovide and transmit solutions to predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems. Graduates will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and to take limited responsibility in known and stable contexts within established parameters. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
AMP31016
Training Package
AMP — Australian Meat Processing Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
26 (5 core + 21 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 |
|---|---|
| Smallgoods Producer | Crafting traditional fermented, smoked, and dried meat products for boutique or medium-scale enterprises. |
| Smallgoods Production Operator | Managing high-volume production lines for large-scale manufacturers, focusing on blending and preparation. |
| Smallgoods Batching Supervisor | Overseeing the formulation and quality control of meat products in a commercial processing environment. |
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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 or CV outlining smallgoods experience
- ✓Position descriptions from meat processing facilities
- ✓Performance reviews or letters from employers
Manufacturing & Batching
- ✓Product formulation and recipe sheets
- ✓Batch production records and ingredient logs
- ✓Photos or videos of finished smallgoods products
Food Safety & Quality
- ✓HACCP compliance records and temperature logs
- ✓Sanitation checklists and hygiene records
- ✓Quality assurance reports and audit feedback
Technical Skills & Equipment
- ✓Records of operating mixers, smokers, or fillers
- ✓Maintenance logs for specialized meat machinery
- ✓Evidence of knife sharpening and tool maintenance
Compliance & Safety
- ✓Workplace health and safety induction records
- ✓Food safety supervisor or handler certificates
- ✓Chemical handling and storage 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.
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