AMPA403 - Apply meat science

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply meat science to the eating quality of meat and to interpret scientific data to predict probable impacts on meat eating quality.It is a Meat Standards Australia (MSA) requirement that enterprises with a licence Level 1(b) have a MSA Coordinator who has completed this unit or a MSA approved equivalent unit.The skills and knowledge gained from this unit will enable an individual to interpret meat processing data and to recommend improvements to control and enhance the eating quality of meat products.This unit is suitable for people working in the red meat industry in a Quality Assurance (QA) or management role.MSA requirements include adherence to the MSA Standards Manual for Grading, MSA Standards Manual for Saleyard Consignment and MSA Standards Manual for Trade Mark Usage.This unit must be delivered in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.