Meat Industry Microbiological Testing Skill Set

This skill set describes the skills and knowledge to conduct rapid tests for pathogens in meat processing laboratories as described in the Department of Agriculture’s approved methods for microbiological testing of meat and meat products. Applicant students would preferably have completed Certificate III in Meat Processing (General) which includes some of the Units required. Alternatively, applicant students will have substantial experience at a meat processing plant, including work in Quality Assurance (QA) or a laboratory, and have demonstrated skills commensurate with AQF III.