Unit of competency Outline
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Apply animal welfare and handling requirements
Apply animal welfare and handling requirements
Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP2010A
MTMP2010A
State Code
WG255
WG255
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/05/2013
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
23/05/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to identify animal welfare issues and comply with the necessary requirements when handing animals. The requirements include all workplace and regulatory requirements for humane handling.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and explain animal handling practices
- 1.1 Work instructions and work practices for the welfare and handling of animals are identified
- 1.2 The impact on the quality of meat of stressing and/or injuring animals is identified
- 1.3 Defects in meat quality resulting from poor handling techniques of live animals are identified
2. Identify and explain animal welfare requirements
- 2.1 Risks to animals being handled are identified
- 2.2 Workplace and regulatoryrequirements for handling animals humanely are identified and explained
- 2.3 Relevant sections of the applicable Animal Welfare Standard and relevant legislation are identified and explained
3. Identify and explain Workplace Health and Safety(WHS) requirements for handling animals safely
- 3.1 Risks associated with handling animals are identified
- 3.2 WHS requirements associated with handling animals are identified
4. Identify and explain livestock identification procedures
- 4.1 Individual animal identification procedures are identified, where appropriate, according to workplace, WHS and regulatory requirements
- 4.2 The purpose of individual mob and lot identification is explained
- 4.3 Lots are identified according to workplace requirements
- 4.4 The consequences of incorrect lot identification are explained
5. Identify and explain requirements for dealing with sick and injured stock
- 5.1 Workplace and regulatory requirements are explained
- 5.2 Humane destruction (euthanasing) arrangements are described
6. Apply animal welfare and handling techniques
- 6.1 Animals are handled in a way that complies with workplace requirements and minimises stress
- 6.2 Flow of stock to meet processing requirements is maintained
- 6.3 Animals are handled safely in accordance with workplace and WHS requirements
- 6.4 Sick and injured stock are handled in accordance with workplace requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Workplace requirements may include:
animal handling practices
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
enterprise-specific requirements
hygiene and sanitation requirements
WHS requirements
Quality Assurance requirements
SOPs and work instructions
the ability to perform the task to workplace requirements
Regulatory requirements may include:
relevant legislation such as the Export Control Act and Animal Welfare Acts
hygiene and sanitation requirements
relevant regulations and Australian Standards and Codes of Practice
requirements set out in AS 4696:2007 Australian Standard for Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption
National Livestock Identification Systems (NLIS)
Animal Welfare Standards
WHS requirements may include:
enterprise WHS policies, procedures and programs
WHS legal requirements
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
requirements set out in standards and codes of practice
Suitability of animalsfor slaughter may require consideration of:
age
condition
gender
breed
health status
length of lairage period
product specification
Records oflivestock movement may include:
receival documents
NVDs
waybills
gender
breed
NLIS uploads
reconciliations of livestock-on-hand
Communication skills may include:
listening and understanding
reading and interpreting workplace documentation
speaking clearly and directly
working with diverse individuals and groups
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Workplace requirements may include:
animal handling practices
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
enterprise-specific requirements
hygiene and sanitation requirements
WHS requirements
Quality Assurance requirements
SOPs and work instructions
the ability to perform the task to workplace requirements
Regulatory requirements may include:
relevant legislation such as the Export Control Act and Animal Welfare Acts
hygiene and sanitation requirements
relevant regulations and Australian Standards and Codes of Practice
requirements set out in AS 4696:2007 Australian Standard for Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption
National Livestock Identification Systems (NLIS)
Animal Welfare Standards
WHS requirements may include:
enterprise WHS policies, procedures and programs
WHS legal requirements
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
requirements set out in standards and codes of practice
Suitability of animalsfor slaughter may require consideration of:
age
condition
gender
breed
health status
length of lairage period
product specification
Records oflivestock movement may include:
receival documents
NVDs
waybills
gender
breed
NLIS uploads
reconciliations of livestock-on-hand
Communication skills may include:
listening and understanding
reading and interpreting workplace documentation
speaking clearly and directly
working with diverse individuals and groups
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence. A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry. This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time.
These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid, current, authentic and sufficient evidence.
Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence - not three pieces of the same kind. In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice. This increases the legitimacy of the evidence.
All assessment must be conducted against Australian meat industry standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competency must be demonstrated utilising the most current legislation and codes.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must involve some practical demonstration of competency in the relevant workplace.
Method of assessment
Recommended methods of assessment include:
quiz of underpinning knowledge
workplace demonstration
workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander, gender, or language backgrounds other than English. Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role.
Guidance information for assessment
A current list of resources for this unit of competency is available from MINTRAC www.mintrac.com.au or telephone 1800 817 462.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence. A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry. This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time.
These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid, current, authentic and sufficient evidence.
Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence - not three pieces of the same kind. In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice. This increases the legitimacy of the evidence.
All assessment must be conducted against Australian meat industry standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competency must be demonstrated utilising the most current legislation and codes.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must involve some practical demonstration of competency in the relevant workplace.
Method of assessment
Recommended methods of assessment include:
quiz of underpinning knowledge
workplace demonstration
workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander, gender, or language backgrounds other than English. Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role.
Guidance information for assessment
A current list of resources for this unit of competency is available from MINTRAC www.mintrac.com.au or telephone 1800 817 462.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8769 | MTMP2006B | Apply animal welfare and handling requirements | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA74 | AMPA2006 | Apply animal welfare and handling requirements | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D595 | MTM20111 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) | Qualification |