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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Log-in to NLIS database
  2. Review NVDs and/or Post-Sale Summary (PSS)
  3. Check PICs against the NLIS database
  4. Implement response to EW or ERP status
  5. Review status of cattle on an abattoir's PIC

Required Skills

Required skills include

Ability to

interrogate the NLIS database to check PICs current holdings on abattoir PIC

store print outs and electronic records according to workplace requirements

use communication skills to interact with lairage Quality Assurance and production staff

use negotiation skills to resolve issues such as problems with original location incomplete NVDs or Property Identification Codes PICs

use mathematical skills to verify stock arriving against number listed on NVD PSS

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

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

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

NLIS Database Helpline contact details

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 including

purpose and intent of NVDs

effect of an LPA status

nature of an Early Warning EW status

workplace response to an EW status

nature of an Extended Residue Program ERP status

regulatory and workplace response to an ERP status

Evidence Required

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

login to NLIS database

review NVDs andor PSS

check PICs against the NLIS database

implement response to EW or ERP status

review status of cattle on an abattoirs PIC

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

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

NLIS Database Helpline contact details

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 including

purpose and intent of NVDs

effect of an LPA status

nature of an EW status

workplace response to an EW status

nature of an ERP status

regulatory and workplace response to an ERP status

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

software and hardware operating 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.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

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

being aware of and managing risks affecting co-workers

risks associated with the use of electrical equipment.