Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AMPv2.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to shackle and hang an animal on a processing rail after stunning.
This unit is applicable to shackling any species either by the front or hind legs either before or after sticking.
All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Shackle animal |
1.1 Shackle animal in accordance with workplace and workplace health and safety requirements 1.2 Check animal for consciousness (where part of the work instruction) 1.3 Hang animal at a height and rate suitable for next operator 1.4 Where applicable, use a hoist according to workplace requirements 1.5 Check equipment for faults in accordance with work instructions |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to MTMP2012C Shackle animal.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7
