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Training and assessment materials - AMPA3015

Training and assessment materials - AMPA3015

Training and assessment materials -  AMPA3015 - Perform animal slaughter in accordance with Halal certification requirements
  • Cost is $20 plus GST 
  • Delivery is electronic
  • The materials are delivered in word format, ready for customisation by RTO. 
Training and assessment materials - AMPX431

Training and assessment materials - AMPX431

Training and assessment materials -  AMPX431 - Oversee meat processing establishment's Halal compliance
  • Cost is $20 plus GST 
  • Delivery is electronic
  • The materials are delivered in word format, ready for customisation by RTO. 
Training and assessment materials for AMP Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Meat Processing

Training and assessment materials for AMP Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Meat Processing

This disk contains materials to support most of the units of competency contained within the AMP Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Meat Processing qualifications. 
In addition the disk includes: 
-skills checks for meat processing
-RPL tools
-Assess and purchase livestock online tool
and the sector companion guide.
Training and assessment materials for AMP Food Services qualifications (Certificates II-III)

Training and assessment materials for AMP Food Services qualifications (Certificates II-III)

This disk contains assessment materials to support most of the units of competency contained within Certificates II-III in Meat Processing qualifications from the Food Services sector.
In addition the disk includes: skills checks for meat processing, WELL core units and the sector companion guide.
Training and assessment materials for AMP Meat Retailing qualifications (Certificates II-III)

Training and assessment materials for AMP Meat Retailing qualifications (Certificates II-III)

This disk contains assessment materials to support units of compentency contained within Certificates II-III in Meat Processing qualifications form the Meat Retailing sector.
In addition the disk includes: skills checks for meat processing, WELL core unit materials, sector companion guide and meat retailing RPL kit.
Training and Assessment materials for AMP Meat Safety qualifications (Certificate III-IV)

Training and Assessment materials for AMP Meat Safety qualifications (Certificate III-IV)

This disk contains assessment materials to support all of the units of competency contained within Certificates III-IV in Meat Processing qualifications in Meat Safety. Materials are presented as Word documents for easy customisation.
Each set of materials contains the following sections: Using these supoprt materials; Australian Core Skills Framework information; Training support materials; additional resources and bibliography; general information about assessment, evidence guide, sample assessment tools; record of completed assessment. In addition the disk includes: Skills checks for meat processing, sector companion guide
Training and assessment materials for the Poultry Processing Industry

Training and assessment materials for the Poultry Processing Industry

This USB contains the ten new units developed for the Poultry Industry along with the Poultry Processing Sector Companion Guide for Trainers and Assessors. 
Training and assessment support materials for AMP Certificate IV in Meat Processing

Training and assessment support materials for AMP Certificate IV in Meat Processing

This disk contains materials formost of the units of competnency in all Certificate IV level qualifications, excluding the meat safety qualifications. In addition the disk contains: skills checks for meat processing; sector companion guide and the Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance) RPL kit.
Training and assessment support materials for AMP Certificates II-III in Meat Processing (Abattoirs)

Training and assessment support materials for AMP Certificates II-III in Meat Processing (Abattoirs)

This disk contains materials to support units of competency contained within Certificate III in Meat Processing qualifications form the Abattoirs sector, excluding the meat safety qualifications. 
In addition the disk includes: Skills checks for meat processing; WELL core unit material; sector companion guide and NLIS examples.
Training and assessment support materials for AMP Certificates II-III in Meat Processing (smallgoods

Training and assessment support materials for AMP Certificates II-III in Meat Processing (smallgoods

This disk contain materials to support the units of competency contained within Certificates II-III in Meat Processing in the smallgoods sector.
In addition this disk includes: skills checks for meat processing; WELL core units materials and the sector companion guide.
1 Meat Safety Quality and Veterinary Public Health by Eddie Andriessen

1 Meat Safety Quality and Veterinary Public Health by Eddie Andriessen

This book has been self-published for over 20 years and is the principal text for meat inspection studies in Australia and as such is essential for anyone doing the Meat Inspection course. Topics include: Food safety legislative requirements in Australia; Food safety principles and practices in the meat industry; Quality assurance principles and practices; Ante mortem and post mortem procedures and practices; Diseases of animals (including over 100 colour pictures); Slaughtering and meat processing of all animals including game; Animal welfare. The book addresses all the competencies for the national meat inspection course by providing clear information and practical advice on meat inspection and food safety principles and practices. Reflecting current knowledge and practices of meat inspection, quality assurance and veterinary public health as practised by the meat industry in Australia today. It is written in plain English with a minimum of jargon for easy learning and understanding. In order to maintain its relevance, it is extensively upgraded every year or two and thus provides a comprehensive, up to date, yet practical guide to meat inspection and veterinary public health issues in Australia. For example, the current 11th edition includes the latest changes to meat inspection that allow for company employed meat inspectors (Authorised Competent Persons) on export abattoirs as well as a detailed explanation of the use of the Product Hygiene index to assess the hygiene of product and processes on abattoirs.
**Cost excludes GST**
Developing an enterprise training system in the Australian meat industry (third edition)

Developing an enterprise training system in the Australian meat industry (third edition)

This guide has been developed to provide advice and guidance for meat enterprises considering introducing or extending the range of accredited training into their workplace. The guide provides an overview of the Australian national training system, advice on how to prepare and structure a training program that suits both enterprise and individual requirements, how to select a Registered Training Organisation and hints on how to integrate and continuously improve the company training system. In addition, it provides details of the training available for a wide range of occupational areas in the Australian meat industry.
Available as a free emailed PDF attachment or a printed copy can be sent nationally for a total cost of $10. 
Effective Work Instructions and SOP's - Templates and Guidelines

Effective Work Instructions and SOP's - Templates and Guidelines

This CD provides basic guidelines for writing work instructions and SOP's in plain English. It includes customisable templates.
This CD was funded under the WELL program by the Australian Government, Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education.
Essential Skills for Supervisors kit (Second Edition)

Essential Skills for Supervisors kit (Second Edition)

These materials have been designed to train new supervisors and provide them with an overview of their role, and a pathway into further qualification, in particular the Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Leadership). There are three delivery models for this training kit, these are: a two-day workshop, a (suggested) six week self-paced CD program, and a (suggested) six week e-learning program). Please note that this is a combination of the 3 previously released Essential Skills for Supervisors training products.
LLN for Trainers workshop resources

LLN for Trainers workshop resources

This CD contains session plans, powerpoints and participant hand outs to deliver the LLN for trainers workshops. All resources are in a customisable format, so can be edited to suit any industry context. The workshops are designed to help vocational trainers develop skills to support trainees with language, literacy and numeracy difficulties to improve their capability. Workshop sessions include identifying LLN requirements in training packages and in the workplace, developing effective indicator tools, strategies to support trainees, working with a LLN specialist and accessing funding and support for learners with LLN difficulties. The workshops are best delivered by a facilitator with LLN expertise. MINTRAC can provide a facilitator for these workshops if required. Contact the MINTRAC office for more information.
Resource manual for adopting technology

Resource manual for adopting technology

Numerous red meat processors in Australia have developed and integrated a wide range of processing, slaughter and automation technologies including specialist machinery and robotics. This commitment to continuous improvement is fundamental to a meat processors competitiveness and ability to maintain a strong market position. This resource manual can be used by processors that are considering implementing a new technology or an automation solution. It provides guidance for preparatory considerations and methods to assess, mitigate and address key challenges related to the implementation of new technologies.
Using plain English in the meat industry

Using plain English in the meat industry

This booklet is part of the strategy for improving communication in the meat industry. It aims to provide writers with an introduction to plain English by providing some strategies which can be used to make workplace documents clear and easily understood by a range of readers. 

The tips for making your writing reader friendly focus on three main areas:
 - Planning your writing
 - Your choice of language
 - The design of your document.

 There are also examples of how some documents were improved by using plain English. 
* Available as an electronic pdf document only
Managing Diversity in the Meat Industry kit (second edition)

Managing Diversity in the Meat Industry kit (second edition)

Diversity is a large topic with many facets. This kit aims to inform on just one of the facets – Cultural Diversity. This Diversity Management Kit has been designed to assist HR Managers and Training Managers in their role within the meat industry. It has been specifically designed for HR Managers who are often accountable for the recruitment and orientation of employees into new roles for whom English is a second language; and Training Managers and Trainers who work on a daily basis with persons from other cultures and in incredibly diverse workplaces.

 In the second edition only minor changes such as correction of typographical errors and some terminology, have been made.
Meat Processing Stock Handling kit

Meat Processing Stock Handling kit

The Stock Handling kit consists of a range of materials that can be used for training stock handlers and for the professional development of supervisors, QA managers and regulators. It covers the handling process from live transportation through to restraining in preparation for stunning. The kit covers a range of Units of competency at level II, as well as the Units of Competency comprising the Stock Handling Skill Set. It includes a range of useful DVDs detailing handling requirements for sheep, cattle, calves and pigs.
Refrigeration Index Training Kit (Third Edition)

Refrigeration Index Training Kit (Third Edition)

The Refrigeration Index (RI) is a term used in the Export Control (Meat and Meat Products) Orders 2005 which came into effect from 1 July 2005 and were amended in 2008.

 AMPA400 Utilise refrigeration index is a unit of competency in the Certificate IV in Meat Processing. 

This kit contains two possible models of training delivery and assessment for this Unit: workshop and e-learning. 
The kit includes an introductory section, Unit of Competency; workshop guidelines; trainer's guidelines, students notes; assessment materials; CD e-learning program; and the MLA Refrigeration Index calculator.
Tripe Processing Kit

Tripe Processing Kit

This kit is designed to provide industry with a resource for: - Training workers in the basics of tripe processing - Explaining why safe and hygienic handling of tripe is a critical aspect of the process - Assessing the competency of those responsible for the processing of tripe. The kit consists of a range of materials that can be used for training tripe processing workers and for the professional development of supervisors, QA managers and regulators. It covers the preparation, trimming and processing of tripe for large and small stock. The kit covers a range of Units of Competency at level II. Included in the kit is a DVD which can be used to support a presentation by a trainer to a group. Alternatively a student can work through the DVD independently to gain an understanding of the underpinning knowledge.
Vocational Education and Training in Schools for the Meat Industry

Vocational Education and Training in Schools for the Meat Industry

The VET in Schools resource kit provides information about programs, how to implement school-based apprenticeships and traineeships and how to make a program work. The kit provides useful information for students, teachers, Registered Training Organisations, employers, Australian Apprenticeship Centres and parents. It also includes case studies, successful models and tools for developing a consultation process.
Wild Game Harvesting Kit (Second edition)

Wild Game Harvesting Kit (Second edition)

The Wild Game Harvesting Kit (second edition) includes training and assessment materials (some not customised) for all but one of the Units contained within the three Wild Game Harvesting Skill Sets. Although the materials acknowledge the wide variety of wild game harvested within Australia, the focus of the materials is primarily on kangaroo harvesting since that that is the largest commercial wild game harvesting industry in Australia. RTOs using this kit should be aware that additional customisation will be required when working with other types of wild game. The kit consists of trainer's notes, trainee notes and sample assessment tools, as well as a training CD. In the second edition, the kit materials have been updated to reflect the changes made to the Units of Competency, Assessment Requirements and Training and Assessment materials when the Training Package moved from MTM to the AMP version.
Export Documentation Process - China

Export Documentation Process - China

Exporting documentation process for China.
Explore the documentation chain that enables Australian exporters to send meat and meat products to China. 

The documents include Labels, Meat Transfer Certificates (MTC), Electronic Meat Transfer Certificates (eMTC), Request For Permits (RFP), Export Permits and Health Certificates.
We will take a look at each one in the process, examining what it does and how to maintain accuracy which will contribute to the goods arriving without delays or incidents
Online training only (includes Certificate of Participation)  cost:
  •  $35.00 plus GST
RFP Online Training

RFP Online Training

An online training program for the unit AMPX424 Raise and validate requests for export permits and Meat Transfer Certificates. Students can complete the training and receive a certificate of participation, or have the option of completing assessment to receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency. 
  • Online training only (includes Certificate of Participation)  cost $231 incl GST
  • Formal assessment option including Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment - please contact MINTRAC