Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 5:04 PM AWST
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Perform post-mortem inspection - Wild game
Perform post-mortem inspection - Wild game
Unit of competency
National Code
AMPMSY407
AMPMSY407
State Code
OFA67
OFA67
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2023
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
21/06/2023
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform post-mortem inspection duties on wild game, such as kangaroos, wallabies, wild boar, wild goats, wild deer, wild rabbits and possums, in a processing premises operating according to the relevant Australian Standard.This unit applies to individuals who carry out work as a meat inspector in facilities where wild game 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 post-mortem inspection
- 1.1 Identify reasons for post-mortem inspection
- 1.2 Identify regulatory requirements associated with post-mortem inspection
- 1.3 Identify workplace health and safety hazards associated with post-mortem inspection, and control risks, including using personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 1.4 Identify hygiene and sanitation requirements of post-mortem inspection
2. Perform post-mortem inspection of wild game
- 2.1 Follow procedures and regulatory requirements for post-mortem inspection of wild game
- 2.2 Detect and identify abnormalities
- 2.3 Identify any quality assurance issues of post-mortem inspection
- 2.4 Make disposition as a result of post-mortem inspection, and take appropriate action
3. Take samples to assist with identifying conditions
- 3.1 Identify lesions and abnormal tissues that typically indicate disease or condition
- 3.2 Collect pathological and residue samples according to workplace procedures, and dispatch for testing
- 3.3 Retain carcases awaiting results according to workplace procedures
- 3.4 Interpret test results
4. Make disposition
- 4.1 Demonstrate anatomical knowledge of carcase in the disposition process
- 4.2 Identify and detect common diseases and conditions responsible for abnormalities
- 4.3 Report common diseases and symptoms in line with workplace requirements
- 4.4 Make disposition in line with relevant Australian Standard
5. Treat affected carcase
- 5.1 Treat carcase according to regulatory, hygiene and sanitation, and health and safety requirements
- 5.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAY41 | AMPA3127 | Perform post-mortem inspection - Wild game | 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 |