Required skills include

Ability to

operate RFID readers and recorders

check connection with terminal and server Monitor RFID reader

read and interpret a kill sheet

communicate clearly with supervisors livestock clerks and slaughter floor operators

generate reports

perform simple trouble shooting on software and hardware

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

work effectively as an individual and as part of a team

Required knowledge includes

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 nonreaders missing tags out of order stock multiple devices boluses

relevant work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures SOPs

shut down procedures

tailtag procedures

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

start up readers and computer terminal

manage and monitor RFID reading process

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

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

NLIS regulatory requirements in relation to abattoirs

purpose nature of and regulations underpinning the use of PICs

NLIS devices including 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 in place of RFIDs

start up procedures

recognising and interpreting NLIS screens

ERP status and responses

corrective actions for nonreaders missing tags out of order stock multiple devices boluses

relevant work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures SOPs

shut down procedures

tailtag procedures

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 and publications

manufacturers instructions

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

workplace referees report

knowledge test

onthejob demonstration with assessor observation

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.

Extended Residue Program (ERP) status includes:

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