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MEAT INSPECTOR

ANZSCO 311312 - Registered Migration Australia




Description
A meat inspector inspects animal carcasses, internal organs and meat processing facilities for disease to ensure compliance with government and industry standards with respect to quality and health. In Australia a meat inspector is a Skill Level 2 occupation.

  

 

Alternative Titles

 

  • Fisheries Inspector

 

 

Meat Inspector Occupation Lists
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Group: 3113 Primary Products Inspectors

 

 

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia


The job of a meat inspector in Australia is to inspect animals, plants and agricultural produce and facilities to ensure compliance with government and industry standards with respect to quality, health and licensing.

 

 

Tasks

  • inspecting animals, plants and agricultural produce to identify product quality issues, and providing advice to producers
  • auditing and monitoring quality procedures at farms and food handling and processing facilities to ensure compliance with required standards
  • testing samples of produce for quality, size and purity
  • ensuring that required standards of hygiene are observed at storage, processing and packing facilities and in transport vehicles
  • advising primary producers on economic aspects of disease eradication and informing producers and the general public of the health implications of diseases and impurities
  • advising on the identification of pests and diseases and on regulations pertaining to grading, packing and loading of products
  • examining imported plants and animals, and products, such as timber, seeds and dried fruits, and making quarantine arrangements
  • patrolling and investigating waterways for unlawful fishing activities and the removal of protected marine life
  • educating, advising and providing information on a wide range of topics relating to fish and their protection
  • may initiate or assist in legal action to enforce regulations

 

Skill Level
Most occupations in the meat inspector unit group (Group 3113) have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.


In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

 

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

 

Occupations within the Meat Inspector Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same inspector or officer group if not listed in either the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Meat Inspector is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Meat Inspector in Australia is $ 84,063 for male employees and $ 44,580 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 50.1 Females: 45.4 Persons: 47.2

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3113) Primary products inspectors - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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