MTMP3111A
Manage NLIS data for sheep and goats in lairage

This Unit covers the skills and knowledge required to manage National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) data for sheep and goats from the point of arrival at an abattoir and whilst they are in lairage.

Application

This Unit is applicable for those managing and identifying sheep and goats in lairage.


Prerequisites

MTMP3108A

Overview of the NLIS for sheep and goats


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Receive sheep or goats

1.1 Receive accompanying documentation and check for completeness.

1.2 Carry out physical check of received stock (head count).

2. Check tags

2.1 Check for presence of tags.

2.2 Record required information for state jurisdictions.

2.3 Take corrective action for untagged sheep or deficient documentation 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.

Required Skills

Required skills include:

Ability to:

read and interpret a National Vendor Declaration( NVD)

read and interpret a Post Sale Summary (PSS)

use communication skills to interact with agents, saleyards or transporters, raise and explain issues and problems

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:

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 ear tags, Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFIDs) (where applicable) and their purpose and function in the NLIS for sheep and goats

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 such as Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) in relation to NLIS

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

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:

receive sheep or goats

check tags

check relevant documentation

communicate issues/matters arising to internal management.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:

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 ear tags, RFIDs (where applicable) and their purpose and function in the NLIS for sheep and goats

role and responsibilities of regulators, and other bodies such as MLA in relation to NLIS

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

how to deal with problems relating to consignment PIC.

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.

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 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.

Issues/matters arising may include:

untagged sheep

mixed mobs.

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.


Sectors

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This Unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this Unit.