Unit of competency Outline
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Overview of the NLIS program utilising RFIDs
Overview of the NLIS program utilising RFIDs
Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3102
AMPA3102
State Code
BAY79
BAY79
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS), utilising data carried in a Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID).This Unit is applicable for those purchasing livestock, receiving and managing livestock in lairage, livestock clerks, Quality Assurance managers, slaughter floor supervisors, reader and NLIS terminal operators on the slaughter floor, meat authority staff and auditors.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. Describe the history of the NLIS and its benefit to industry
- 1.1 Explain why the industry has implemented an RFID based identification system
- 1.2 Explain the benefits of the NLIS to industry
2. Describe the nature and function of a Property Identification Code (PIC)
- 2.1 Identify the component parts of a PIC
- 2.2 Explain the business rules for the use of a PIC
- 2.3 Explain the importance of the PIC to the NLIS
3. Describe and interpret the data contained on a National Vendor Declaration (NVD)
- 3.1 Explain the purpose of an NVD
- 3.2 Explain the information contained on an NVD
- 3.3 Interpret the importance of the various details on the NVD for an abattoir
- 3.4 Identify the various mistakes that can be made by producers when completing NVDs
- 3.5 Describe the actions that have to be taken when NVDs are incomplete or incorrectly filled in
- 3.6 Describe the path of the NVD from producer to processor and the impact of incorrect information being recorded on the NVD
4. Complete a review of an NVD as received by a meat processor
- 4.1 Identify the important information on an NVD
- 4.2 Identify errors
- 4.3 Describe the corrective actions to be taken
5. Identify the various NLIS devices
- 5.1 Explain the purpose of an NLIS device and the information on it
- 5.2 Describe the relationship between an RFID and an NLIS identification device
- 5.3 Explain the difference between an RFID ear tag and bolus
- 5.4 Identify the factors that can influence the readability of an NLIS device
6. Identify the various NLIS regulations that apply to producers, saleyards and meat processors
- 6.1 Identify and explain the role of the key organisations associated with the NLIS
- 6.2 Describe the NLIS regulatory obligations for producers, saleyards and slaughtering establishments
- 6.3 Describe the corrective action to be taken with non-identified stock
- 6.4 Describe the corrective action to be taken with non-reading devices
7. Describe the function of the kill sheet
- 7.1 Explain the purpose of a kill sheet and who prepares it
- 7.2 Identify the various component parts of a kill sheet and the information contained in it
- 7.3 Explain the importance of following the kill sheet schedule and of validating the kill sheet to the NLIS data gathered
- 7.4 Explain how untagged animals are dealt with prior to and during the slaughter process
8. Explain the role of Post-Sale Summaries (PSSs)
- 8.1 Explain what data is contained in a pre-sale catalogue and why it is important
- 8.2 Explain why PSSs are forwarded to abattoirs from saleyards
- 8.3 Explain how and why PICs are confirmed by abattoirs with the NLIS database
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE700 | MTMP3109A | Overview of the NLIS program utilising RFIDs | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDI7 | AMP30216 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services) | Qualification |
| BDJ0 | AMP30616 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (General) | Qualification |
| BDJ2 | AMP31116 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Livestock Handling) | Qualification |
| BDI2 | AMP30716 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance) | Qualification |