Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AMPA3133 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage NLIS data for pigs in lairage

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency AMPA3133 - Manage NLIS data for pigs in lairage
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) data for pigs from the point of arrival at an abattoir and whilst they are in lairage.This Unit is applicable for those managing and identifying the source of pigs in lairage.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace.

As a minimum, the following three forms of assessment must be used:

quiz of underpinning knowledge

workplace demonstration

workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time

Assessors must satisfy the current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Receive pigs
  • Receive accompanying documentation and check for completeness
  • Take corrective action for pigs that are accompanied by deficient documentation according to regulatory and workplace requirements
  • Carry out physical check of received stock (head count)
       
Element: Check tags or tattoos
  • Check for presence of tattoos or tags to meet regulatory and company requirements
  • Record required information for state jurisdictions
  • Take corrective action for pigs that are lacking correct identification tattoos or tags according to regulatory and workplace requirements
       
Element: Communicate issues/matters arising to internal management
  • Use established enterprise communication processes
  • Complete records of issues/matters arising and actions taken according to enterprise requirements
       


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Receive pigs

1.1 Receive accompanying documentation and check for completeness

1.2 Take corrective action for pigs that are accompanied by deficient documentation according to regulatory and workplace requirements

1.3 Carry out physical check of received stock (head count)

2. Check tags or tattoos

2.1 Check for presence of tattoos or tags to meet regulatory and company requirements

2.2 Record required information for state jurisdictions

2.3 Take corrective action for pigs that are lacking correct identification tattoos or tags according to regulatory and workplace requirements

3. Communicate issues/matters arising to internal management

3.1 Use established enterprise communication processes

3.2 Complete records of issues/matters arising and actions taken according to enterprise requirements

The candidate must manage National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) data for pigs from the point of arrival at an abattoir and whilst they are in lairage.

The candidate must:

read and interpret a National Vendor Declaration( NVD)

read and interpret a Post Sale Summary (PSS) where relevant

receive pigs

check tags and tattoos

check relevant documentation

communicate issues/matters arising to internal management

use communication skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to interact with agents, saleyards or transporters, raise and explain issues and problems

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

The candidate must demonstrate a factual, technical, procedural and theoretical knowledge of:

the NLIS(Pork) system, including the origin and nature of the system, its commercial importance, role in food safety and importing country requirements, role in traceability

NLIS(Pork) regulatory requirements in relation to producers and abattoirs

Tags and shoulder tattoos, their purpose and function in the NLIS (Pork)

purpose, nature of and regulations underpinning the use of Property Identification Codes (PICs)

how to deal with problems relating to consignment PICs

role and responsibilities of regulators, and other bodies in relation to PigPass and NLIS(Pork)

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Receive pigs

1.1 Receive accompanying documentation and check for completeness

1.2 Take corrective action for pigs that are accompanied by deficient documentation according to regulatory and workplace requirements

1.3 Carry out physical check of received stock (head count)

2. Check tags or tattoos

2.1 Check for presence of tattoos or tags to meet regulatory and company requirements

2.2 Record required information for state jurisdictions

2.3 Take corrective action for pigs that are lacking correct identification tattoos or tags according to regulatory and workplace requirements

3. Communicate issues/matters arising to internal management

3.1 Use established enterprise communication processes

3.2 Complete records of issues/matters arising and actions taken according to enterprise requirements

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Receive accompanying documentation and check for completeness 
Take corrective action for pigs that are accompanied by deficient documentation according to regulatory and workplace requirements 
Carry out physical check of received stock (head count) 
Check for presence of tattoos or tags to meet regulatory and company requirements 
Record required information for state jurisdictions 
Take corrective action for pigs that are lacking correct identification tattoos or tags according to regulatory and workplace requirements 
Use established enterprise communication processes 
Complete records of issues/matters arising and actions taken according to enterprise requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AMPA3133 - Manage NLIS data for pigs in lairage
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