Unit of competency Outline

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Stick and bleed animal

Stick and bleed animal

Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP3002B
State Code
W6674
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
18/01/2008
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
18/01/2008
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required for the humane, effective and hygienic bleeding of animals.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Stick and bleed the animal
  • 1.1. Major blood vessels, trachea and/or oesophagus are accurately located and identified.
  • 1.2. Knife is used to sever the major blood vessels safely and hygienically to workplace requirements.
  • 1.3. Animal is stuck in manner to avoid undue and unnecessary suffering to the animal in accordance with animal welfare requirements.
  • 1.4. Incision is made exposing the trachea or oesophagus in accordance with animal welfare, regulatory and workplace requirements, where part of work instruction.
  • 1.5. Sticking procedures are conducted to minimise risk of contamination to the carcase and to maintain product quality.
  • 1.6. Threats of contamination and cross-contamination in the sticking process are identified and explained.
  • 1.7. Animal is bled in a fast and complete process to avoid undue suffering.
  • 1.8. Carcase is bled in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1717 MTMP3002A Stick and bleed animal Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D8907 MTMP3002C Stick and bleed animal Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W310 MTM30507 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering) Qualification