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Manage NLIS data from RFIDs on the slaughter floor

Manage NLIS data from RFIDs on the slaughter floor

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3112
State Code
BAY60
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to capture National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) data from Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFIDs), record data and align NLIS details with carcase number.This unit is used to train slaughter floor operators who undertake the collection of NLIS data on the slaughter floor from RFIDs.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Start up readers and computer terminal
  • 1.1 Follow workplace requirements to start up RFID readers and terminals including procedures for boot-up, ensuring main frame connection and log-in
  • 1.2 Trouble shoot any problems with start up
  • 1.3 Obtain kill sheet
  • 1.4 Ensure consumables are available (e.g. carcase tickets)
2. Manage and monitor RFID reading process
  • 2.1 Ensure RFIDs are being read
  • 2.2 Check mobs against the kill sheet to ensure stock is in order, the right numbers, and in the right consignment sequence
  • 2.3 Interpret screens and messages
  • 2.4 Diarise and resolve any issues rapidly
  • 2.5 Immediately implement back-up system if main system appears to be failing or has failed
  • 2.6 Liaise with kill floor supervisor and make corrections for mobs that are out of sequence
  • 2.7 Maintain communication with on-floor staff
3. Take corrective actions when NLIS data is not read
  • 3.1 Respond to non-readers by implementing workplace procedures to manually capture NLIS data
  • 3.2 Implement workplace procedures for missing RFIDs
  • 3.3 Manage multiple NLIS devices by implementing workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Deal with rumen boluses that do not read by implementing workplace procedures
4. Respond to a carcase with an Extended Residue Program (ERP) status
  • 4.1 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with a carcase with an ERP status alert
  • 4.2 Report the status to slaughter floor supervisor
  • 4.3 Implement company’s procedures for monitoring and managing stock with a status
5. Follow break and end of shift procedures
  • 5.1 Follow procedures for break and end of shift shut down
6. Validate shift slaughter details
  • 6.1 Liaise with the livestock clerk to validate the slaughter floor data
  • 6.2 Note and explain any differences between the kill sheet and slaughter operations
  • 6.3 Diarise problems and resolve discrepancies of the shift such as missed bodies and animals out of order
7. Implement workplace procedures to deal with a software or hardware failure
  • 7.1 Trouble shoot the problem
  • 7.2 Implement corrective actions e.g. use wand reader if panel reader fails
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE710 MTMP3119A Manage NLIS data from RFIDs on the slaughter floor Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFA42 AMPOPR303 Manage animal identification data Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDJ0 AMP30616 Certificate III in Meat Processing (General) Qualification