Required skills

Ability to

estimate size of stock pens

estimate number of cattle in a mob

identify animals using brand tags tattoos and electronic identification devices

identify common diseases and conditions in beef sheep and pigs

describe appropriate dispositions for common diseases and conditions in beef sheep and pigs

identify major exotic or notifiable diseases

demonstrate procedures for humane handling of livestock

perform antemortem inspection to Australian Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements on at least one major domestic food species in a workplace environment under normal operating conditions

identify suspect animals that may be suffering from a notifiable disease on antemortem examination according to Australian Standards

make disposition according to workplace and regulatory requirements

report notifiable diseases promptly and accurately according to regulatory requirements

take action to improve work performance as a result of selfevaluation feedback from others or in response to changed work practices or technology

apply relevant communication skills

work effectively as an individual and as part of a team

perform tasks to workplace requirements

work cooperatively with company stock handlers to ensure smooth flow of stock

Required knowledge

Knowledge of

regulatory requirements for suspect stock hygiene and sanitation standards and workplace standards associated with antemortem inspection

segregation requirements for suspect animals

sources of information to keep uptodate with current theories or findings

steps and procedures for emergency and suspect kill

steps in antemortem inspection and recognise abnormal conditions

symptoms of major exotic or notifiable diseases including Ovine Johnes Disease OJD

principles and procedures for humane handling of livestock

regulatory requirements associated with exotic or notifiable diseases

steps to be taken to notify of suspect exotic or notifiable disease

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time

These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid current authentic and sufficient evidence

Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence not three pieces of the same kind In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice This increases the legitimacy of the evidence

All assessment must be conducted against Australian meat industry standards and regulations

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Competency in the practical aspects of this unit must be assessed under normal production conditions

Candidates must be able to

perform antemortem inspection on at least one species

The identification of diseases and conditions in other species can be undertaken in a simulated situation utilising samples and photographs

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must include demonstration of competency in an operating abattoir Assessment of the diagnosis of the less common conditions can be undertaken by simulation

Method of assessment

Recommended methods of assessment include

assignments

debriefs

quiz of underpinning knowledge

simulation

verified work log or diary

workplace demonstration

workplace project

workplace referee or thirdparty report of performance over time

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander gender or language backgrounds other than English Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

Guidance information for assessment

A current list of resources for this Unit of Competency is available from MINTRAC wwwmintraccomau or telephone

Regulatory requirements may include:

OH&S requirements may include:

Workplace requirements may include:

Dispositions may be made:

Diseases detected at ante-mortem inspection include:

Reports may:

Communication skills may include: