Required skills

Ability to

perform postmortem in accordance with Australian Standards

perform postmortem inspections to meet QA OHampS and regulatory requirements

identify common diseases and conditions in beef sheep and pigs

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

identify exotic or notifiable diseases on postmortem examination

carry out procedures for identifying collecting and submitting specimens

identify and label diagrams of the structure of animal cells

follow procedures for making disposition of carcase

follow procedures for retained carcase

carry out procedures for disposal of carcase

complete reports for exotic or notifiable disease detected according to regulatory requirements

apply relevant communication skills

work effectively as an individual and as part of a team

maintain currency of knowledge through independent research or professional development

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

use problemsolving skills relevant to scope of authority

Required knowledge

Knowledge of

role of equipment for meeting hygiene and sanitation OHampS and workplace requirements

role maintenance and storage of protective equipment to meet OHampS requirements

correct technique for incision of parts and organs

basic structure and locations of animal tissues

procedures for disposal of carcase

procedures for identifying collecting and submitting specimens

procedures for making disposition of carcase

procedures for retained carcase

steps in postmortem inspection

properties of living cells

equipment used for postmortem inspection

protective equipment and clothing used in postmortem inspection

major exotic or notifiable diseases and their signs

OHampS and other relevant regulatory requirements associated with the disposal of carcases

regulatory requirements associated with exotic or notifiable diseases

functions of animal cells

two types of cellular reproduction and difference between them

carcase parts and organs incised during postmortem inspection

common parasitic conditions in postmortem inspection

regulatory requirements hygiene and sanitation standards and OHampS requirements related to postmortem inspection

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

function of the lymphatic circulatory and respiratory systems

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 postmortem skills must be demonstrated in a registered operating meat processing plant

Candidates must be able to

perform postmortem 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 of practical post mortem skills on a slaughter floor will require approval of the operator and regulators The assessment of diagnostic skills can be undertaken under simulated conditions

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

Regulatoryrequirements may include:

Hygiene and sanitation requirements may include:

OH&S requirements may include:

Dispositions may be made:

Common diseases may include:

Workplace requirements may include:

Specimen collecting tools and equipment may include:

Reports may:

Communication skills may include:

Problem-solving skills may involve: