This Unit is applicable for those purchasing livestock, receiving and managing livestock in lairage, livestock clerks, Quality Assurance managers, slaughter floor supervisors, reader and NLIS terminal operators on the slaughter floor, meat authority staff and auditors.
Not applicable.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Describe the history of the NLIS and its benefit to industry | 1.1 Explain why the industry has implemented an NLIS for sheep and goats. 1.2 Explain the benefits of the NLIS to industry. |
2. Describe the nature and function of a Property Identification Code (PIC) | 2.1 Identify the component parts of a PIC. 2.2 Explain the importance of the PIC to the NLIS. |
3. Describe and interpret the data contained on a National Vendor Declaration (NVD) | 3.1 Explain the purpose of an NVD. 3.2 Explain the information contained on an NVD. 3.3 Interpret the importance of the various details on the NVD for an abattoir. 3.4 Identify the various mistakes that can be made by producers when completing NVDs. 3.5 Describe the actions that have to be taken when NVDs are incomplete or incorrectly filled in. 3.6 Describe the path of the NVD from producer to processor. |
4. Complete a review of an NVD as received by a meat processor | 4.1 Identify the important information on an NVD. 4.2 Identify errors. 4.3 Describe the corrective actions to be taken. |
5. Identify the various types of NLIS devices for sheep and goats | 5.1 Explain the purpose of an NLIS device and the information on it. 5.2 Identify and explain the purpose of breeder and post-breeder tags. |
6. Identify the various NLIS regulations that apply to producers, saleyards and meat processors | 6.1 Identify and explain the role of the various bodies associated with the NLIS. 6.2 Describe the NLIS regulatory obligations for slaughtering establishments. 6.3 Describe the corrective action to be taken with untagged sheep. 6.4 Describe the corrective action to be taken with untagged mobs. |
7. Describe the function of the kill sheet | 7.1 Explain the purpose of a kill sheet and who prepares it. 7.2 Identify the various component parts of a kill sheet and the information contained in it. 7.3 Explain the importance of following the kill sheet schedule and the importance of validating the kill sheet to the NLIS. |
8. Explain the role of Post-Sale Summaries (PSSs) | 8.1 Explain why PSSs are forwarded to abattoirs. 8.2 Explain how PICs are confirmed by abattoirs with the NLIS database. |
Required skills include: Ability to: |
take action to improve work performance as a result of self-evaluation, 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 the fundamental benefits of the NLIS to industry NLIS devices including ear tags and, where appropriate, Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFIDs) and boluses NLIS regulatory requirements in relation to abattoirs the function NLIS devices the purpose of an NVD the information contained on an NVD the role of PSSs the function of the kill sheet the purpose and types of ear tags for sheep and goats purpose, nature of and regulations underpinning the use of PICs how to deal with problems originating from consignment PIC 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 types of NLIS devices for sheep and goats identify the various NLIS regulations that apply to producers, saleyards and meat processors describe the function of the kill sheet explain the role of PSSs. 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 the fundamental benefits of the NLIS to industry NLIS devices including RFIDS and boluses, and their purpose and function in the NLIS NLIS regulatory requirements in relation to abattoirs the function of NLIS devices the purpose of an NVD the information contained on an NVD the role of Post Sale Summaries (PSSs) the function of the kill sheet the purpose and types of ear tags for sheep and goats the data contained on a National Vendor Declaration purpose, nature of and regulations underpinning the use of PICs how to deal with problems originating from consignment PIC 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. |
Method of assessment | The following assessment methods are suggested: workplace referee’s report knowledge test on-the-job 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 |
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: | zoonotic diseases such as Q-Fever manual handling risks risk of injury from livestock risk of sunburn working from heights such as stock trucks and stockyards requirements to wear specified Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) being aware of and managing risks affecting co-workers risks associated with the use of electrical equipment. |
Not applicable.
This Unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this Unit.