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 humanely, hygienically and safely assess, purchase and transport young (bobby) calves.
This unit is applicable to operators who pick up young calves at dairy farms and transport them to processing works and depots for consolidating orders.
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. Inspect calves available for collection from farms |
1.1 Check calves to meet specifications for transport and slaughter 1.2 Check calves to meet regulatory requirements 1.3 Identify and reject calves not suitable for transport or slaughter, where necessary 1.4 Explain reasons for rejecting calves to farmers (where necessary) |
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2. Weigh and load young calves, where applicable |
2.1 Lift calves safely and humanely onto scales 2.2 Load calves safely onto truck or trailer 2.3 Record weights 2.4 Identify and minimise workplace health and safety risks when loading calves |
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3. Prepare paperwork associated with purchase of young calves |
3.1 Complete National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) and National Vendor Declaration (NVD) requirements for calves to be transported 3.2 Prepare paperwork in accordance with company and regulatory requirements |
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4. Transport young calves |
4.1 Plan collection trips to meet company and regulatory requirements 4.2 Transport calves in accordance with company and regulatory requirements 4.3 Monitor calves in transport in accordance with company and regulatory requirements 4.4 Take appropriate action to manage sick or injured calves |
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5. Unload calves |
5.1 Unload calves safely and humanely according to company and regulatory requirements 5.2 Complete and present required paperwork |
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 MTMP2008A Assess, purchase and transport calves.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7
