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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Log-in to NLIS database
  2. Review NVDs
  3. Check PICs against the NLIS database
  4. Implement response to any stock not eligible for slaughter

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

The candidate must undertake a pre-slaughter check of Post Sale Summaries (PSSs), National Vendor Declarations (NVDs) and Property Identification Codes (PICs) against the mob-based National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) database to verify the PICs and confirm eligibility of stock for slaughter.

The candidate must:

log-in to NLIS data base

review NVDs

check PICs against the NLIS data base

implement response to any stock not eligible for slaughter

conduct a PIC enquiry on the NLIS data base to check PIC

store print outs and electronic records according to workplace requirements

use communication skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to interact with producers, Quality Assurance and production staff

use negotiation skills to resolve issues such as invalid PICs and NVD issues

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


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 devices and their purpose and function in the NLIS

NLIS regulatory requirements in relation to abattoirs

the purpose and intent of NVDs

the effect of an Livestock Producer Assurance (LPA) status

what makes stock ineligible for slaughter

purpose, nature of and regulations underpinning the use of PICs

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

how to deal with problems of original location