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Perform ante-mortem inspection and make disposition

Perform ante-mortem inspection and make disposition

Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP3071B
State Code
W6717
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/02/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2007
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
15/10/2007
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to the detect abnormalities and diseases in the major livestock species (cattle, sheep and pigs) prior to slaughter. This unit will be assessed for the species for which competency is demonstrated in the workplace and the outcome and the species will be recorded appropriately on the assessment sheet. (Note: Poultry, game and ratites are covered by separate units).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify types of stock and market requirements of food animals commonly slaughtered for meat
  • 1.1. Major breeds of commonly slaughtered domestic animals are identified.
  • 1.2. Distinguishing features of major breeds are identified.
  • 1.3. Market requirements of commonly slaughtered domestic animals are identified.
2. Identify the main reasons for ante-mortem inspection
  • 2.1. Reasons for ante-mortem inspection are identified.
  • 2.2. Regulatory requirements associated with ante-mortem inspection are identified.
3. Perform ante-mortem inspection on live animals
  • 3.1. Procedures and principles of humane handling of animals are identified.
  • 3.2. Signs of common conditions responsible for abnormalities at ante-mortem are detected and identified.
  • 3.3. Procedures for emergency and suspect slaughter are identified.
  • 3.4. Ante-mortem inspection is performed on at least one species according to relevant Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 3.5. Quality Assurance aspects of ante-mortem inspection are identified.
4. Identify and isolate animals requiring testing for residue
  • 4.1. Reasons for residue testing are identified.
  • 4.2. Procedures for identifying and isolating animals for testing are followed.
5. Make disposition as a result of inspection and take appropriate action
  • 5.1. Common diseases and conditions responsible for abnormalities are identified, detected and documented on at least one species
  • 5.2. Suspect stock are segregated according to regulatory and workplace requirements
  • 5.3. Signs of major exotic or notifiable diseases are identified.
  • 5.4. Exotic or notifiable disease procedures are followed in accordance with regulatory requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1694 MTMP3071A Perform ante-mortem inspection and make disposition Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D8955 MTMP3071C Perform ante-mortem inspection and make disposition Unit of competency