Use cutting equipment

Use knives, cleavers, meat saws, bandsaws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming.

operate deboning equipment
utilise deboning equipment
apply deboning equipment
use of cutting equipments
handle deboning equipment
using cutting equipment
use of cutting equipment

skill/competence

sector-specific

Use cutting equipment is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Meat cutter: Meat cutters cut carcasses of animals into large and smaller parts for further processing. They remove bones from pre-processed carcasses of animals either manually or using machines.

Fish preparation operator: Fish preparation operators realize the preparation of fish and shellfish according to hygiene, food safety and trade regulations. They carry out fish processing operations, and also handle retail activities.

Use cutting equipment is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Prepared meat operator: Prepared meat operators process meat either by hand or using meat machines such as meat grinding, crushing or mixing machines. They perform preservation processes such as pasteurising, salting, drying, freeze-drying, fermenting and smoking. Prepared meat operators strive to keep meat free from germs and other health risks for a longer period than fresh meat.

References

1. Use cutting equipment – ESCO