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Development of “Is it fit to process?” guides for Tier 1 export abattoirs and small to medium enterprises processing for the domestic market logo
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Development of “Is it fit to process?” guides for Tier 1 export abattoirs and small to medium enterprises processing for the domestic market

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

This project will develop “Is it fit to process?” guides for small to medium enterprises (SME) processing for the domestic market, as well as Tier 1 export abattoirs. The Guides will provide SME enterprises in the red meat processing industry with short pictorial guides to help underpin decision making about...

1 Mar 2018 - 1 Dec 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Joan Lloyd Consulting Pty Ltd

Working towards an ideal RMI Visa Program logo
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Working towards an ideal RMI Visa Program

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

This project will deliver a proposed "ideal visa program" for the red meat industry. The project will identify the current state, consult with stakeholders and develop a hypothesis as to a future visa program. The hypothesis will be tested and validated with stakeholders and a technical paper supporting the program...

16 Sep 2019 - 16 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

KPMG Australia

Working towards an ideal RMI Visa Program - Stage 2 logo
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Working towards an ideal RMI Visa Program - Stage 2

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

This project undertook a review of workforce visas currently utilised by the Australian red meat industry processing sector to understand their efficiency and efficacy. AMPC sought to better understand the current scope of visa programs available, the government’s policy position on visas and if there was a means to create...

4 May 2020 - 1 Feb 2021

New South Wales, Australia

KPMG Australia

Using pallet labels as an alternate system of shipping mark application to loads of beef intended for the US logo
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Using pallet labels as an alternate system of shipping mark application to loads of beef intended for the US

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

Demonstration project to the US showing the utilisation of pallet labels as a method of shipping mark compliance for a group of cartons. This provide a huge saving to industry by the removal of shipping marks on the individual cartons that comprise the pallet level group.

1 Aug 2018 - 3 Dec 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Management for Technology Pty Ltd

Meat Industry Training Network 2017-2019 logo
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Meat Industry Training Network 2017-2019

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

The Meat Industry Training Network is a well-established network that is a highly effective means of distributing new information and providing extension services for AMPC RD&E activities. The network meetings offer forums for the implications of new developments to be explained, explored and discussed.

1 Aug 2017 - 14 Jun 2019

New South Wales, Australia

National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council Limited (MINTRAC)

Meat Inspection and Quality Assurance Network 2017-2019 logo
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Meat Inspection and Quality Assurance Network 2017-2019

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

The AMPC funded Meat Inspection and Quality Assurance (MI&QA) network is a state based network of researchers, industry QA practitioners, trainers and regulators. It is a well-established network that is a highly effective means of distributing new information and providing extension services for AMPC RD&E activities. The network meetings offer...

1 Aug 2017 - 3 Jun 2019

New South Wales, Australia

National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council Limited (MINTRAC)

Meat Processing Engineering Network 2017-2019 logo
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Meat Processing Engineering Network 2017-2019

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

The Meat Industry Engineering Network consists of industry personnel, researchers, regulators and trainers and represents an efficient method of distribution of new information for processing plant engineers. This network provides extension services for AMPC research and development activities. It gives plant-based engineering personnel, researchers and regulators a very useful forum...

1 Aug 2017 - 3 Jun 2019

New South Wales, Australia

National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council Limited (MINTRAC)

Development of an engineering maintenance training strategy logo
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Development of an engineering maintenance training strategy

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

Following research undertaken by AMPC in 2014-15, a clear need for cross-trade accredited training in the area of engineering maintenance occurred. Subsequent investigation by MINTRAC during the 2015 and 2016 Network meetings confirmed a strong interest in further development of appropriate training. This project will now address that need by:...

1 Aug 2017 - 8 Oct 2018

New South Wales, Australia

National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council Limited (MINTRAC)

Providing feedback to producers – what value for the processor? logo
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Providing feedback to producers – what value for the processor?

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

This project will review five existing models of producer feedback and develop Case Studies, particularly focusing on the returns and benefits to processors of each model. A simplified model for SME processors will be developed and trialled for the collection and analysis of data and provision of feedback to producers....

1 Aug 2017 - 3 Jun 2019

New South Wales, Australia

National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council Limited (MINTRAC)

Diploma of Meat Processing Scholarship Program FY19 logo
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Diploma of Meat Processing Scholarship Program FY19

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

This project is for the awarding of up to 12 scholarships to employees from red meat processing companies over an eighteen-month period. Each scholarship will be valued at $12,000 which reflects the cost of tuition for the program, while individual processors will meet the costs of travel, accommodation and employee...

1 May 2018 - 16 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council Limited (MINTRAC)