Unit of competency Outline

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23/07/2026 2:18 AM AWST

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Operate the live bird receival process

Operate the live bird receival process

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPP209
State Code
OCS12
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive live poultry at a poultry processing premises.This unit applies to individuals who work under supervision and are responsible for receiving live birds in a poultry processing environment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures and animal welfare requirements, in accordance with state/territory food safety, work health and safety, and environmental codes, regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare the receiving equipment and process for operation
  • 1.1 Confirm live bird numbers are available to meet production requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and confirm premises are prepared according to work health, safety and hygiene requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and fit personal protective clothing and equipment as required by workplace safety procedures
  • 1.4 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to production requirements
  • 1.5 Conduct pre-start checks according to workplace requirements
2. Receive birds
  • 2.1 Inspect and confirm birds against load documentation
  • 2.2 Operate equipment used to transfer/convey birds to meet unloading requirements
  • 2.3 Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions, and adjust or report variations according to production requirements
  • 2.4 Monitor each stage of the process to confirm specifications are met
  • 2.5 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes
  • 2.6 Inspect bird condition, ensure bird comfort, and remove unacceptable birds according to workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Manage escaped birds according to workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Maintain condition of workplace area to workplace standards
3. Complete the receival process
  • 3.1 Identify and implement procedures for shutting down the receival equipment used to transfer/convey birds
  • 3.2 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Complete workplace records in required format
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ50 AMPPOU201 Operate the live bird receival process Unit of competency