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Identify animals using electronic systems

Identify animals using electronic systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2007
State Code
BBA73
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for the identification of animals using electronic systems.This unit is applicable to workers in stockyards, saleyards and slaughter floors where livestock or carcases are identified using electronic readers for stock ear tags or boluses.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements. This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.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. Identify animals using electronic systems
  • 1.1 Identify and meet the regulatory requirements for electronic identification of individual animals
  • 1.2 Identify and follow start-up procedures for electronic readers
  • 1.3 Operate the identification and recording system according to work instructions (incorporating tail tag data where appropriate)
  • 1.4 Identify animals electronically by scanning stock to workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Explain and identify sources of errors in identification and/or malfunction of the system
  • 1.6 Explain consequences of incorrect identification of animals
2. Maintain, clean and monitor electronic identification system
  • 2.1 Undertake routine maintenance, cleaning and monitoring according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8773 MTMP2011C Identify animals using electronic systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFI89 AMPLSK207 Identify animals using electronic or other systems Unit of competency