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Resources for trainers and trainees

These resources are available from MINTRAC and would be helpful for employers and RTOs delivering training to trainees. To order any of these products go to the 'MINTRAC Products' section of the MINTRAC website or call 1800 817 462.

Developing an enterprise training system in the Australian meat industry

This booklet has been developed to provide advice and guidance for meat enterprises considering introducing, or extending the range of accredited training into their workplace. The booklet 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.

Delivering training in a meat processing plant

The second edition of this handbook has been developed to assist newly appointed trainers in meat processing plants.

As well as providing guidance and tips for trainers as they commence their new roles, the handbook provides a guide through the maze of educational terms and organisations associated with vocational education and training. It also describes the many support networks and services available to assist trainers.

Being an effective trainer in the meat industry is important. It ensures that the trainee's training experience is enjoyable, meaningful and supportive. Effective training is also a critical aspect of the enterprise's business outcomes.

For you, the trainer, being an effective trainer means that the job is satisfying and rewarding.

Freely available as an emailed PDF attachment, or a printed copy can be sent nationally for a total cost of $10

Delivering training in a meat retailing enterprise

This handbook has been developed to assist newly appointed trainers in meat retailing. As well as providing guidance and tips for trainers as they commence their new roles, the handbook provides a guide through the maze of educational term and organisations associated with vocational education and training. It also describes the many support networks and services available to assist trainers.

Delivering training in a smallgoods enterprise

This handbook has been developed to assist newly appointed trainers in smallgoods processing enterprises. As well as providing guidance and tips for trainers as they commence their new roles, the handbook provides a guide through the maze of educational terms and organisations associated with vocational education and training. It also describes the many support networks and services available to assist trainers.

Basic Meat Industry Training Skills Set Information Booklet

This is information booklet to help companies and RTOs implement the Basic Meat Industry Training Skills Set. It covers: how the skills set can be used; what funding is available; collection of statistics; available resources for use with the skills set; how to issue a certificate.

Apply Quality Assurance Practices

This CD supports the delivery of MTMCOR203AApply Quality Assurance practices unit of competency from the core units at AQF 2. This CD can be used in association with other activities to provide some of the knowledge components associated with the unit. This CD is suitable for use in the Abattoirs, Meat Retail, Smallgoods and Food Services sectors. Available now in Tagalog, Mandarin, Portuguese, Malaysian, Korean and Vietnamese.

Communicate in the Workplace

This CD supports the delivery of MTMCOR205A Communicate in the workplace unit of competency from the core units at AQF 2. This CD can be used in association with other activities to provide some of the knowledge components associated with the unit. This CD is suitable for use in the Abattoirs, Meat Retail, Smallgoods and Food Services sectors. Available now in Tagalog, Mandarin, Portuguese, Malaysian, Korean and Vietnamese.

Follow safe work policies and procedures

This CD supports the delivery of MTMCOR204A Follow safe work policies and procedures unit of competency from the core units at AQF 2. This CD can be used in association with other activities to provide some of the knowledge components associated with the unit. This CD is suitable for use in the Abattoirs, Meat Retail, Smallgoods and Food Services sectors. Available now in Tagalog, Mandarin, Portuguese, Malaysian, Korean and Vietnamese.

Traineeship induction kit

This kit introduces trainees to a traineeship and contains a DVD on assessment, PowerPoint presentation, traineeship fact sheet, and career development material.

Induction manual

Primarily for induction personnel in meat processing companies, wanting to implement a new induction program, or those wanting to improve an existing one. This manual includes one and five-day induction models, as well as tips for improving induction, examples of checklists, session plans and activity statements, and strategies for evaluating the induction program after it has been implemented.

Overview of the Meat Industry

This interactive CD introduces the trainee to the meat industry and covers much of the underpinning knowledge required to complete the unit MTMCOR206A Overview the Meat Industry. This CD is suitable for use in the Abattoirs, Meat Retail, Smallgoods and Food Services sectors. Available now in Tagalog, Mandarin, Portuguese, Malaysian, Korean and Vietnamese.

Hygiene and Sanitation

This CD supports the delivery of MTMCOR202A Apply hygiene and sanitation practices unit of competency from the core units at AQF 2. This CD can be used in association with other activities to provide some of the knowledge components associated with the unit. This CD is suitable for use in the Abattoirs, Meat Retail, Smallgoods and Food Services sectors. Available now in Tagalog, Mandarin, Portuguese, Malaysian, Korean and Vietnamese.

Knife maintenance, safety and hygiene

This training video is for trainees or existing workers. The DVD shows the processes involved in maintaining a sharp knife and covers the safety and hygiene aspects. It can be used by all sectors of the meat industry.

Maintain personal equipment

This CD supports the delivery of MTMCOR201A Maintain personal equipment unit of competency from the core units at AQF 2. This CD can be used in association with other activities to provide some of the knowledge components associated with the unit. This CD is suitable for use in the Abattoirs, Meat Retail, Smallgoods and Food Services sectors. Available now in Tagalog, Mandarin, Portuguese, Malaysian, Korean and Vietnamese.

Career development handbook

This handbook is primarily for meat industry personnel wanting to plan a career pathway in the industry. The handbook can also be used by human resource managers working with company personnel to develop career pathways, develop training plans or as part of the performance appraisal and management process.