This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to package meat products using manual packing equipment. It includes the skills required to set up the packaging unit, accurately identify products and package products to meet customer requirements.

This unit is applicable to workers in boning rooms, meat retailing and food services enterprises.

All training must be conducted in accordance with Australian meat industry standards and regulations.

All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.