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Perform ante and post-mortem inspection - Ratites

Perform ante and post-mortem inspection - Ratites

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPMSY405
State Code
OFA68
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
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
21/06/2023
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection duties on ratites (emus and ostriches) in a slaughtering establishment, according to relevant Australian Standards.This unit applies to individuals who carry out work as a meat inspector or a meat safety officer in facilities where meat is processed for the domestic or export markets.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.Individuals who work as meat inspectors must comply with the requirements of local/state/territory authorities, and where applicable the Australian Government export Authority. 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 for ante-mortem inspection
  • 1.1 Identify regulatory requirements associated with ante-mortem inspection
  • 1.2 Identify workplace health and safety hazards associated with ante-mortem inspection, and control risks, including using personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.3 Identify procedures and principles for humane handling of ratites
  • 1.4 Identify quality assurance requirements for ante-mortem inspection of ratites
  • 1.5 Identify procedures for euthanising animal and processing it as an emergency kill
  • 1.6 Identify procedures for euthanising an animal, condemning and disposing of the carcase
2. Perform ante-mortem inspection
  • 2.1 Perform ante-mortem inspection of ratites according to regulatory requirements
  • 2.2 Detect and identify signs of common conditions responsible for abnormalities at ante-mortem
  • 2.3 Detect signs of common emergency or notifiable diseases
  • 2.4 Report any identified conditions or diseases according to regulatory and workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Segregate suspect ratites according to regulatory and workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Make disposition as a result of inspection, and take appropriate action
3. Monitor stunning and slaughter of ratites
  • 3.1 Identify requirements for effective stunning and slaughter of ratites
  • 3.2 Check that animals are stunned and bled according to workplace and animal welfare requirements
  • 3.3 Ensure corrective action is taken in the event of ineffective stunning or bleeding
4. Prepare for post-mortem inspection
  • 4.1 Identify reasons for post-mortem inspection
  • 4.2 Identify regulatory requirements associated with post-mortem inspection
  • 4.3 Identify health and safety hazards associated with post-mortem inspection, and control risks, including using PPE
  • 4.4 Identify hygiene and sanitation requirements of post-mortem inspection
5. Perform post-mortem inspection of ratites
  • 5.1 Follow procedures and regulatory requirements for post-mortem inspection of ratites
  • 5.2 Follow hygiene and sanitary sequence requirements when performing post-mortem inspections
  • 5.3 Detect and identify abnormalities
  • 5.4 Identify any quality assurance issues of post-mortem inspection
  • 5.5 Make disposition as a result of post-mortem inspection, and take appropriate action
6. Take samples to assist with identifying conditions
  • 6.1 Identify lesions and abnormal tissues that typically indicate disease or condition
  • 6.2 Collect pathological and residue samples according to workplace procedures, and dispatch for testing
  • 6.3 Interpret test results
  • 6.4 Retain carcases awaiting results according to workplace procedures
7. Make disposition
  • 7.1 Demonstrate anatomical knowledge of carcase in the disposition process
  • 7.2 Identify and detect common diseases and conditions responsible for abnormalities
  • 7.3 Report common diseases and symptoms in line with workplace requirements
  • 7.4 Make disposition in line with relevant Australian Standards
8. Treat affected carcase
  • 8.1 Treat carcase according to regulatory, hygiene and sanitation, and health and safety requirements
  • 8.2 Identify and describe procedures for retained carcase as set out in workplace and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAY44 AMPA3124 Perform ante and post-mortem inspection - Ratites Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIZ3 AMP40522 Certificate IV in Meat Safety Inspection Qualification
BIZ6 AMP30322 Certificate III in Meat Safety Inspection Qualification