List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Restrain animal | 1.1 Restrain animal humanely and safely in appropriate position in accordance with animal welfare regulatory and workplace requirements 1.2 Restrain animal in correct position for stunning as required 1.3 Restrain animal with appropriate restraining equipment |
2. Operate stunning equipment | 2.1 Operate stunning equipment in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements 2.2 Maintain stunning equipment and facilities in effective working order 2.3 Operate stunning equipment humanely in accordance with animal welfare regulatory and workplace requirements |
3. Stun the animal | 3.1 Stun animal in accordance with animal welfare regulatory and workplace requirements 3.2 Stun animal to workplace and health and safety requirements 3.3 Check stun where part of work instructions, and take corrective action when effective stun is not achieved 3.4 Ensure stunning effectiveness is in accordance with workplace requirements |
The candidate must humanely, effectively and hygienically stun animals.
The candidate must:
restrain animal effectively and safely, with minimum stress to the animal
stun animal effectively in accordance with workplace health and safety, workplace and regulatory requirements
correctly use measuring equipment for voltage and/or gas levels, as applicable
demonstrate procedures to be taken if stun is not effective
check, operate and maintain stunning equipment according to workplace requirements
apply communication and mathematical skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
report equipment faults according to workplace requirements
apply relevant regulatory requirements
The candidate must demonstrate a factual, technical, procedural and theoretical knowledge of:
alternative methods of stunning
animal welfare requirements including importing country requirements and religious considerations where appropriate
purpose of stunning animal
risks of potential contamination and cross-contamination during stunning
workplace health and safety consequences of not achieving an effective stun
purpose of having a back-up procedures
impact of ineffective restraining and stunning on product quality
relevant regulatory requirements
Assessment must be performed in an operating abattoir or knackery.
Competency must be demonstrated at normal production speed with a range of types of stock (which can be from a single species).
As a minimum, the following three forms of assessment must be used:
quiz of underpinning knowledge
workplace demonstration
workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time.
Assessors must satisfy the current standards for RTOs.