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Operate a wild game harvester vehicle

Operate a wild game harvester vehicle

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPGAM302
State Code
OFA05
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2023
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
21/06/2023
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a field harvesting vehicle safely and hygienically.This unit applies to individuals who operate vehicles for wild game harvesting for commercial purposes. Operators have responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the field harvesting vehicle, the loading and unloading of carcases and the safe handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food and meat safety regulations, animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.Legislative and regulatory requirements apply to wild game harvesting and are enforced through state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.Mandatory workplace requirements apply to the assessment of this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare and maintain field harvesting vehicle and equipment
  • 1.1 Check wild field harvesting vehicle is clean prior to harvesting operation
  • 1.2 Check equipment is clean and fit for purpose
  • 1.3 Check and replenish consumables, as required
  • 1.4 Identify health and safety risks associated with operating vehicle, and implement control measures
2. Load, transport and deliver to field depot or wild game meat processing premises
  • 2.1 Load carcases according to management plan, safe work and regulatory requirements
  • 2.2 Load and transport carcases to avoid contamination
  • 2.3 Plan delivery times to meet regulatory and company requirements
3. Unload field dressed wild game animal carcase
  • 3.1 Unload carcases according to management plan and regulatory requirements
  • 3.2 Unload carcases to minimise contamination
  • 3.3 Plan and achieve delivery times at field depots or processing premises to meet regulatory and workplace requirements
4. Clean field harvester vehicle and equipment
  • 4.1 Clean vehicle to meet regulatory requirements
  • 4.2 Use cleaning chemicals that meet regulatory requirements according to manufacturer instructions
  • 4.3 Clean kit and hanging pins according to the management plan
  • 4.4 Store kit and hanging pins to avoid contamination
  • 4.5 Identify and organise any vehicle or equipment maintenance requirements
  • 4.6 Complete records in line with regulatory and workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAY29 AMPG301 Operate a game harvesting vehicle Unit of competency