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. Receive stock | 1.1 Receive accompanying documentation and check for completeness 1.2 Carry out physical check of received stock (head count) against the National Vendor Declaration (NVD), Post Sale Summary (PSS) or Waybill 1.3 Check PSS for statuses and implement company procedures where relevant |
2. Check NLIS devices | 2.1 Check for presence of NLIS devices 2.2 Implement workplace procedure for untagged stock 2.3 Record information for state jurisdictions (if required) 2.4 Notify state authority (if required) when non-compliance is detected |
3. Communicate issues/matters arising to internal management | 3.1 Use established workplace communication processes 3.2 Complete records of issues/matters arising and actions taken according to enterprise requirements |
The candidate must manage (National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) data for stock identified with Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFIDs) from the point of arrival at an abattoir and whilst they are in lairage.
The candidate must:
receive stock
check NLIS devices
communicate issues/matters arising to internal management
read and interpret a pre-sale catalogue or vendor declaration
read and interpret an NVD and PSS
use communication skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to interact with agents or transporters, raise and explain issues and problems
use negotiation skills to resolve issues such as problems with original location, incomplete NVDs or Property Identification Codes (PICs)
use mathematical skills to verify stock arriving against number listed on NVD/PSS
take appropriate steps to minimise workplace health and safety risks when working with livestock
The candidate must demonstrate a factual, technical, procedural and theoretical knowledge of:
the NLIS system, including the origin and nature of the system, its commercial importance, role in food safety and importing country requirements, role in traceability
NLIS regulatory requirements in relation to abattoirs
purpose, nature of and regulations underpinning the use of PICs
NLIS devices including Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFIDs) and boluses, and their purpose and function in the NLIS
status, abbreviations and what they mean, and the required actions to be taken in response
how to deal with problems of original location
Assessment must be conducted in the workplace.
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.