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AMPA3112
Manage NLIS data from RFIDs on the slaughter floor

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to capture National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) data from Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFIDs), record data and align NLIS details with carcase number.

This unit is used to train slaughter floor operators who undertake the collection of NLIS data on the slaughter floor from RFIDs.

All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.

This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

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Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Start up readers and computer terminal

1.1 Follow workplace requirements to start up RFID readers and terminals including procedures for boot-up, ensuring main frame connection and log-in

1.2 Trouble shoot any problems with start up

1.3 Obtain kill sheet

1.4 Ensure consumables are available (e.g. carcase tickets)

2. Manage and monitor RFID reading process

2.1 Ensure RFIDs are being read

2.2 Check mobs against the kill sheet to ensure stock is in order, the right numbers, and in the right consignment sequence

2.3 Interpret screens and messages

2.4 Diarise and resolve any issues rapidly

2.5 Immediately implement back-up system if main system appears to be failing or has failed

2.6 Liaise with kill floor supervisor and make corrections for mobs that are out of sequence

2.7 Maintain communication with on-floor staff

3. Take corrective actions when NLIS data is not read

3.1 Respond to non-readers by implementing workplace procedures to manually capture NLIS data

3.2 Implement workplace procedures for missing RFIDs

3.3 Manage multiple NLIS devices by implementing workplace procedures

3.4 Deal with rumen boluses that do not read by implementing workplace procedures

4. Respond to a carcase with an Extended Residue Program (ERP) status

4.1 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with a carcase with an ERP status alert

4.2 Report the status to slaughter floor supervisor

4.3 Implement company’s procedures for monitoring and managing stock with a status

5. Follow break and end of shift procedures

5.1 Follow procedures for break and end of shift shut down

6. Validate shift slaughter details

6.1 Liaise with the livestock clerk to validate the slaughter floor data

6.2 Note and explain any differences between the kill sheet and slaughter operations

6.3 Diarise problems and resolve discrepancies of the shift such as missed bodies and animals out of order

7. Implement workplace procedures to deal with a software or hardware failure

7.1 Trouble shoot the problem

7.2 Implement corrective actions e.g. use wand reader if panel reader fails

The candidate must capture National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) data from Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFIDs), record data and align NLIS details with carcase number.

The candidate must:

start up readers and computer terminal

manage and monitor RFID reading process

operate RFID readers and recorders

check connection with terminal and server

monitor RFID reader

take corrective actions when NLIS data is not read

respond to a carcase with an ERP status

follow break and end of shift procedures

validate shift slaughter details

implement work place procedures to deal with a software or hardware failure

read and interpret a kill sheet

communicate clearly and with relevance to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with supervisors, livestock clerks and slaughter floor operators

generate reports

perform simple trouble shooting on software and hardware

take appropriate steps to minimise workplace health and safety risks

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 cattle NLIS

status, abbreviations and what they mean, and the required actions to be taken in response

when and how tail tags are used

start up procedures

recognising and interpreting NLIS screens

ERP status and responses

corrective actions for non-readers, missing tags, out of order stock, multiple devices, boluses

relevant work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

shut down procedures

tailtag procedures

Assessment must be completed 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Start up readers and computer terminal

1.1 Follow workplace requirements to start up RFID readers and terminals including procedures for boot-up, ensuring main frame connection and log-in

1.2 Trouble shoot any problems with start up

1.3 Obtain kill sheet

1.4 Ensure consumables are available (e.g. carcase tickets)

2. Manage and monitor RFID reading process

2.1 Ensure RFIDs are being read

2.2 Check mobs against the kill sheet to ensure stock is in order, the right numbers, and in the right consignment sequence

2.3 Interpret screens and messages

2.4 Diarise and resolve any issues rapidly

2.5 Immediately implement back-up system if main system appears to be failing or has failed

2.6 Liaise with kill floor supervisor and make corrections for mobs that are out of sequence

2.7 Maintain communication with on-floor staff

3. Take corrective actions when NLIS data is not read

3.1 Respond to non-readers by implementing workplace procedures to manually capture NLIS data

3.2 Implement workplace procedures for missing RFIDs

3.3 Manage multiple NLIS devices by implementing workplace procedures

3.4 Deal with rumen boluses that do not read by implementing workplace procedures

4. Respond to a carcase with an Extended Residue Program (ERP) status

4.1 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with a carcase with an ERP status alert

4.2 Report the status to slaughter floor supervisor

4.3 Implement company’s procedures for monitoring and managing stock with a status

5. Follow break and end of shift procedures

5.1 Follow procedures for break and end of shift shut down

6. Validate shift slaughter details

6.1 Liaise with the livestock clerk to validate the slaughter floor data

6.2 Note and explain any differences between the kill sheet and slaughter operations

6.3 Diarise problems and resolve discrepancies of the shift such as missed bodies and animals out of order

7. Implement workplace procedures to deal with a software or hardware failure

7.1 Trouble shoot the problem

7.2 Implement corrective actions e.g. use wand reader if panel reader fails

The candidate must capture National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) data from Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFIDs), record data and align NLIS details with carcase number.

The candidate must:

start up readers and computer terminal

manage and monitor RFID reading process

operate RFID readers and recorders

check connection with terminal and server

monitor RFID reader

take corrective actions when NLIS data is not read

respond to a carcase with an ERP status

follow break and end of shift procedures

validate shift slaughter details

implement work place procedures to deal with a software or hardware failure

read and interpret a kill sheet

communicate clearly and with relevance to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with supervisors, livestock clerks and slaughter floor operators

generate reports

perform simple trouble shooting on software and hardware

take appropriate steps to minimise workplace health and safety risks

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 cattle NLIS

status, abbreviations and what they mean, and the required actions to be taken in response

when and how tail tags are used

start up procedures

recognising and interpreting NLIS screens

ERP status and responses

corrective actions for non-readers, missing tags, out of order stock, multiple devices, boluses

relevant work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

shut down procedures

tailtag procedures

Assessment must be completed 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.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow workplace requirements to start up RFID readers and terminals including procedures for boot-up, ensuring main frame connection and log-in 
Trouble shoot any problems with start up 
Obtain kill sheet 
Ensure consumables are available (e.g. carcase tickets) 
Ensure RFIDs are being read 
Check mobs against the kill sheet to ensure stock is in order, the right numbers, and in the right consignment sequence 
Interpret screens and messages 
Diarise and resolve any issues rapidly 
Immediately implement back-up system if main system appears to be failing or has failed 
Liaise with kill floor supervisor and make corrections for mobs that are out of sequence 
Maintain communication with on-floor staff 
Respond to non-readers by implementing workplace procedures to manually capture NLIS data 
Implement workplace procedures for missing RFIDs 
Manage multiple NLIS devices by implementing workplace procedures 
Deal with rumen boluses that do not read by implementing workplace procedures 
Follow workplace procedures for dealing with a carcase with an ERP status alert 
Report the status to slaughter floor supervisor 
Implement company’s procedures for monitoring and managing stock with a status 
Follow procedures for break and end of shift shut down 
Liaise with the livestock clerk to validate the slaughter floor data 
Note and explain any differences between the kill sheet and slaughter operations 
Diarise problems and resolve discrepancies of the shift such as missed bodies and animals out of order 
Trouble shoot the problem 
Implement corrective actions e.g. use wand reader if panel reader fails 

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