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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Start up readers and computer terminal
   • 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)
2. Manage and monitor RFID reading process
   • 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
3. Take corrective actions when NLIS data is not read
   • 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
4. Respond to a carcase with an Extended Residue Program (ERP) status
   • 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
5. Follow break and end of shift procedures
   • Follow procedures for break and end of shift shut down
6. Validate shift slaughter details
   • 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
7. Implement workplace procedures to deal with a software or hardware failure
   • Trouble shoot the problem
   • Implement corrective actions e.g. use wand reader if panel reader fails

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

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