Required skills include

Ability to

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

take appropriate steps to minimise workplace health and safety risks when working with livestock

work effectively as an individual and as part of a team

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

understanding 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

purpose and benefits of the NLIS to industry

NLIS data base and its management

NLIS devices including Radio Frequency Identification Devices RFIDs and boluses and their purpose and function in the NLIS

NLIS regulatory requirements in relation to abattoirs

purpose and types of NLIS tags for sheep and goats

information printed on the NLIS cattle ear devices

purpose nature of and regulations underpinning the use of PICs

how to deal with problems originating from consignment PIC

purpose of an NVD

information recorded on an NVD

regulatory responsibilities of the various parties in the supply chain

role of presale catalogues and PSSs

function of the kill sheet

the function of post breeder tags

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

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

describe the history of the NLIS and its benefit to industry

describe the nature and function of a PIC

describe and interpret the data contained on an NVD

complete a review of an NVD as received by a meat processor

identify the various NLIS devices

identify the various NLIS regulations that apply to producers saleyards and meat processors

describe the function of the kill sheet

explain the role of presale catalogues and post sale summaries

Assessment must confirm 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

purpose and benefits of the NLIS to industry

NLIS data base and its management

NLIS devices including RFIDs and boluses and their purpose and function in the NLIS

NLIS regulatory requirements in relation to abattoirs

purpose and types of NLIS tags for sheep and goats

information printed on the NLIS cattle ear devices

purpose nature of and regulations underpinning the use of PICs

how to deal with problems originating from consignment PIC

purpose of an NVD

information recorded on an NVD

regulatory responsibilities of the various parties in the supply chain

role of presale catalogues and PSSs

function of the kill sheet

the function of post breeder tags

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace

Resources may include

enterprise work instructions

Meat and Livestock Australia MLA NLIS assistance

manufacturers instructions

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

workplace referees report

knowledge test

onthejob demonstration with assessor observation

assignment

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

A current list of resources for this Unit of Competency is available from MINTRAC www.mintrac.com.au or telephone 1800 817 462.

Workplace health and safety risks when working with livestock may include: