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Stun animal

Stun animal

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3000
State Code
BAZ41
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for the humane, effective and hygienic stunning of animals.This unit is applicable to workers in registered slaughtering establishments.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. Restrain animal
  • 1.1 Restrain animal humanely and safely in appropriate position in accordance with animal welfare regulatory and workplace requirements
  • 1.2 Restrain animal in correct position for stunning as required
  • 1.3 Restrain animal with appropriate restraining equipment
2. Operate stunning equipment
  • 2.1 Operate stunning equipment in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 2.2 Maintain stunning equipment and facilities in effective working order
  • 2.3 Operate stunning equipment humanely in accordance with animal welfare regulatory and workplace requirements
3. Stun the animal
  • 3.1 Stun animal in accordance with animal welfare regulatory and workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Stun animal to workplace and health and safety requirements
  • 3.3 Check stun where part of work instructions, and take corrective action when effective stun is not achieved
  • 3.4 Ensure stunning effectiveness is in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8906 MTMP3001C Knock and stun animal Unit of competency
WE002 MTMP3001D Stun animal Unit of competency