AMPA3129 Perform ante and post-mortem inspection - Deer

Release: 2

AMPA3129 Perform ante and post-mortem inspection - Deer

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 5.0
Release 1	This version released with AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Version 2.0

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection duties on deer (domesticated) in a slaughtering establishment processing in accordance with the Australian Standard.

This unit is applicable to those who seek employment and registration as a meat inspector in either the domestic or export processing sectors.

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 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

The prerequisite units of competency for this unit are:

AMPX209 Sharpen knives

AMPA3002 Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Identify species and types of deer and describe market requirements	1.1 Identify major species of commonly slaughtered deer 1.2 Identify distinguishing features of major species 1.3 Describe market requirements for deer
2. Identify the main reasons for ante-mortem inspection	2.1 Explain reasons for ante-mortem inspection 2.2 Identify regulatory requirements associated with ante-mortem inspection
3. Perform ante-mortem inspection on deer	3.1 Identify and explain procedures and principles of humane handling of deer 3.2 Detect and identify signs of common conditions responsible for abnormalities at ante-mortem 3.3 Identify procedures for humane destruction 3.4 Identify procedures for emergency and suspect slaughter 3.5 Perform ante-mortem inspection on deer according to relevant workplace health and safety and regulatory requirements 3.6 Identify Quality Assurance aspects of ante-mortem inspection
4. Make disposition as a result of inspection and take appropriate action	4.1 Identify and document common diseases and conditions responsible for abnormalities in deer 4.2 Segregate suspect stock according to regulatory and workplace requirements 4.3 Identify signs of emergency or notifiable diseases that could be seen at ante-mortem 4.4 Describe emergency or notifiable disease procedures as set out in the relevant regulations
5. Identify base anatomical structure systems of deer	5.1 Identify organs of deer 5.2 Identify and explain lymphatic, circulatory, digestive, urinary, nervous and respiratory systems 5.3 Identify basic skeletal structure of deer
6. Identify the main reasons for post-mortem inspection	6.1 Identify reasons for post-mortem inspection 6.2 Identify regulatory requirements associated with post-mortem inspection
7. Perform post-mortem inspection of deer	7.1 Follow procedures for post-mortem inspection 7.2 Identify and detect abnormalities 7.3 Perform post-mortem inspection deer in accordance with regulatory requirements, hygiene and sanitation requirements and workplace health and safety requirements, in a work environment and under normal production conditions 7.4 Identify Quality Assurance (QA) issues of post-mortem inspection
8. Make disposition	8.1 Detect and identify common diseases and conditions responsible for abnormalities in deer 8.2 Identify and explain symptoms of major emergency diseases 8.3 Make disposition in accordance with the Australian Standard or any relevant importing country requirement
9. Treat affected carcase appropriately	9.1 Treat carcase in accordance with regulatory, hygiene and sanitation, and workplace health and safety requirements 9.2 Demonstrate anatomical knowledge of carcase in the disposition process
10. Monitor stunning and slaughter of animals	10.1 Identify requirements for effective stunning and slaughter 10.2 Ensure animals are stunned and bled according to workplace and regulatory requirements 10.3 Take corrective action in the event of ineffective stunning or bleeding
11. Describe the procedures followed for retained carcase on the slaughter floor	11.1 Identify and describe procedures for retained carcase in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
12. Identify and use Personal and Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform post-mortem inspection	12.1 Identify and explain the purpose of the PPE equipment required for post-mortem inspection 12.2 Use equipment in accordance with QA and workplace requirements 12.3 Use, maintain and store Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements
13. Take pathological and residue samples to assist in determining disposition	13.1 Identify lesions and tissues necessary for determining dispositions 13.2 Collect and submit specimens according to workplace procedures 13.3 Retain carcases awaiting results according to workplace procedures 13.4 Interpret results

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill	Description
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
AMPA3129 Perform ante and post-mortem inspection - Deer Release 2	AMPA3129 Perform ante and post-mortem inspection - Deer Release 1	Corrected errors on elements and performance criteria	Equivalent

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7