Meat Processing Skills
The AsureQuality Meat Processing range of courses are designed to teach core skills. These are all run on site to suit your requirements.
"The consequences of unhygienic practices course was a fun and interactiveway to learn about food safety and the risks of the industry. Because theinformation was communicated mostly either verbally or visually, it was easy for our staff to stay interested and focused throughout the seminar. It also had lasting impact and I feel it will have long term benefits for the company." Javin Sidhu, Production Manager, The Natural Pet Treat Company
- Consequences of Unhygienic Behaviour
- Induction
- Meat Industry Overview
- Pest Control
- Pre-Employment
- Pre-op Hygiene Awareness
- Pre-Trim Awareness
- Process Control
- Retain Rail Trimming
- Trade Staff
If you are interested in any of these courses, please contact us using the link below.
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Consequences of Unhygienic Behaviour
Overview
Our Consequences of Unhygienic Behaviour course is a highly visual programme designed to provide meat industry staff with the hard-hitting realities of bacterial growth which results from poor hygiene practices. This course has been designed to be easy to understand so that attendees have a clear appreciation of how their behaviour at work directly affects product safety.
Course Details
| Duration | 2.5 Hours |
| Pricing | $77 + GST per person plus disbursements (minimum of 5 trainees per course). Disbursements are charged at cost and include additional trainer and assessor costs specific to the course such as travel, accommodation, catering and venue hire. |
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Induction
Overview
This course is designed to induct new employees in the concepts of hygiene and how it impacts the meat industry. The individuals’ roles and responsibilities for ensuring hygienic work practices and the outcomes of failures e.g. food poisoning, food spoilage, lost markets, etc. are also covered. The specific induction requirements of the plant are also included within the course.
Course Details
| Duration | 4 Hours |
| Pricing | $77 + GST per person plus disbursements (minimum of 5 trainees per course). Disbursements are charged at cost and include additional trainer and assessor costs specific to the course such as travel, accommodation, catering and venue hire. |
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Meat Industry Overview
Overview
This course is designed to provide an extensive overview of the New Zealand Meat Processing Industry. A highly visual course including over 400 pictures and videos, this course is suitable for anyone entering the industry.
Course Details
| Duration | 1 day |
| Pricing | $280 + GST per person plus disbursements (minimum of 5 trainees per course). Disbursements are charged at cost and include additional trainer and assessor costs specific to the course such as travel, accommodation, catering and venue hire. |
For more information on this course please click the link below to download the fact sheet.
Fact Sheet
Pest Control
Overview
This course is designed to meet the needs of the meat processing industry and NZFSA requirements. This course covers vermin types, breeding cycles, habitats, integrated pest management and health & safety requirements.
Course Details
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Unit Standards | 19335 Monitor pest management |
| Assessment | Conducted on the day of the course |
| Pricing | $532 + GST per person plus disbursements (minimum of 5 trainees per course). Disbursements are charged at cost and include additional trainer and assessor costs specific to the course such as travel, accommodation, catering and venue hire. |
For more information on this course please click the link below to download the fact sheet.
Fact Sheet
Pre-Employment
Overview
AsureQuality is contracted to the Ministry of Social Development to provide training to people who are currently unemployed to prepare them for work within the Meat Industry. Our Pre-Employment training course provides employers with a suitable pool of potential employees with skills for which to offer employment.
Course Details
| Duration | 4 weeks |
| Pricing | No cost - this course is fully funded by the Ministry of Social Development |
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Pre-op Hygiene Awareness
Overview
AsureQuality’s Pre-Op Hygiene Awareness course is designed to assist meat processing plants to heighten staff awareness of the importance of a comprehensive pre-op hygiene programme on plant. The course covers the legislative requirements of the pre-op check, the rating of defects observed, corrective/preventative actions, follow-up required and documentation to be completed. If requested, there can also be a practical component to the course where participants are taken through an edible area and are required to identify and rate defects.
Course Details
| Duration | 2-3 Hours |
| Pricing | $91 + GST per person plus disbursements (minimum of 5 trainees per course). Disbursements are charged at cost and include additional trainer and assessor costs specific to the course such as travel, accommodation, catering and venue hire. |
Fact Sheet
Pre-Trim Awareness
Overview
AsureQuality’s Pre-Trim Awareness course is designed to assist meat processing companies with ensuring all pre-trim personnel are adequately trained in the recognition and removal of defects. The Pre Trim area is a key part of a company’s HACCP plan as it is a critical control point.
Course Details
| Duration | 2-3 Hours |
| Pricing | $83 + GST per person plus disbursements (minimum of 5 trainees per course). Disbursements are charged at cost and include additional trainer and assessor costs specific to the course such as travel, accommodation, catering and venue hire. |
Fact Sheet
Process Control
Overview
Our Process Control Awareness course is a programme designed for all personnel who have responsibilities for process control in their department. This course aims to give supervisors the confidence to handle audit situations and demonstrate the ability to audit and control their process. The course also includes a practical calibration exercise to ensure all attendees are competent.
Course Details
| Duration | 2-3 Hours |
| Pricing | $83 + GST per person plus disbursements (minimum of 5 trainees per course). Disbursements are charged at cost and include additional trainer and assessor costs specific to the course such as travel, accommodation, catering and venue hire. |
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Retain Rail Trimming
Overview
Our Retain Rail Trimming course is a programme designed to provide employees with knowledge of the retain rail to maximise production efficiencies and reduce possible chain stoppages due to retain rail overload. It focuses on the identification and the efficient, hygienic removal of diseases and defects. This course is offered in both bovine and ovine and includes a practical assessment to determine competency.
Course Details
| Duration | 4 Hours |
| Pricing | $97 + GST per person plus disbursements (minimum of 5 trainees per course). Disbursements are charged at cost and include additional trainer and assessor costs specific to the course such as travel, accommodation, catering and venue hire. |
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Trade Staff
Overview
This course is designed to provide meat industry engineering and maintenance personnel with the knowledge required to understand the food safety requirements relevant to their role and the consequences of failing to ensure food safety. These requirements include design, construction, hygiene and sanitation as documented in Industry Standard manuals and required by legislation and international markets. The course covers the principles of best practice and the ramifications of poor design and construction.
Course Details
| Duration | 1 day |
| Pricing | $292 + GST per person plus disbursements (minimum of 5 trainees per course). Disbursements are charged at cost and include additional trainer and assessor costs specific to the course such as travel, accommodation, catering and venue hire. |
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