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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Manage animals in lairage
  2. Present animals for slaughter
  3. Maintain flow and order of animals

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

The candidate must manage and handle animals in lairage prior to slaughter.

The candidate must:

plan and maintain the flow and order of animals to meet production requirements

ensure mob or lot separation and comply with regulatory or importing country's requirements

utilise stock identification systems accurately and comply with regulatory requirements related to the identification of stock

follow workplace recordkeeping procedures for receival of animals

keep accurate stock receival records

move stock around pens and lairage in accordance with workplace requirements

comply with animal welfare requirements for animals kept in lairage

deal with sick and injured stock in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements

check condition of yards and report maintenance requirements

work cooperatively with other stock handlers

apply communication skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

fulfil workplace health and safety requirements for handling stock in lairage