This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to utilise the Meats Standards Australia (MSA) system in order to improve demand for beef and sheep products and achieve an associated shift in price and volume.

Participants in the MSA program must be licensed to use the Trade Mark and Certified products.

This unit is suitable for people working in food services, boning rooms or meat retailing 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 requirements and hygiene standards.

This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.

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