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Prepare animals for slaughter

Prepare animals for slaughter

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2000
State Code
BBA79
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage and handle animals in lairage prior to slaughter.This unit is applicable to stock handlers in a slaughtering establishment.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. Manage animals in lairage
  • 1.1 Receive animals into lairage according to workplace requirements
  • 1.2 Handle animals in lairage to minimise stress and according to workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Deal with animal welfare issues in relation to the handling of animals in lairage according to regulatory and workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Provide food and water according to workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Maintain records of all livestock movements on plant according to workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Handle animals according to workplace health and safety requirements
  • 1.7 Maintain good housekeeping in yards
  • 1.8 Report maintenance issues according to workplace requirements
2. Present animals for slaughter
  • 2.1 Select animals for slaughter according to product specifications and workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Prepare animals for slaughter at a rate to maintain productivity according to workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Present animals for slaughter in a suitable condition to maintain the standards of product
  • 2.4 Present animals for slaughter according to workplace, animal welfare, regulatory and workplace health and safety requirements
3. Maintain flow and order of animals
  • 3.1 Make animals available to meet start-up times and chain speed requirements
  • 3.2 Maintain flow and order of animals according to start-up times and chain speed requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8766 MTMP2002C Prepare animals for slaughter Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ18 AMPLSK202 Prepare animals for slaughter Unit of competency