Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Livestock Handling)
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Livestock Handling)
AMP31116
BDJ2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 13/02/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 10/09/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 01/02/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 04/08/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the work activities undertaken by team leaders working the yards or lairage. Typically people undertaking this qualification will have responsibility for the welfare, yarding and movement of stock in an abattoir.
Graduates from this qualification will have a wide range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a specialised range of tools, materials and information to:
complete routine activities
provide and transmit solutions to predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
Graduates will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and to take limited responsibility in known and stable contexts within established parameters.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in nineteen (19) units of competency:- six (6) core units plus
- thirteen (13) elective units.
Elective Units
- select five (5) units from Group A.
- select six (6) units from Group B.
- select a further two (2) units from Group B or C, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
- selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in stockyards and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBA74 | AMPA2006 | Apply animal welfare and handling requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVX10 | AMPCOR205 | Communicate in the workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVX12 | AMPCOR203 | Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVX11 | AMPCOR204 | Follow safe work policies and procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAR31 | AHCLSK205 | Handle livestock using basic techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVX09 | AMPCOR206 | Overview the meat industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Five (5) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAM04 | AHCLSK204 | Carry out regular livestock observation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BBA76 | AMPA2001 | Feed race | 10 | Unit of competency |
| BAZ42 | AMPA2177 | Handle working dogs in stock yards | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BBA73 | AMPA2007 | Identify animals using electronic systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBA78 | AMPA2003 | Perform emergency kill | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBA79 | AMPA2000 | Prepare animals for slaughter | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BBA77 | AMPA2002 | Restrain animal | 10 | Unit of competency |
| BBB16 | AHCLSK218 | Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BBA72 | AMPA2005 | Unload livestock | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WC385 | UEENEED101A | Use computer applications relevant to a workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Six (6) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVW19 | AMPX404 | Conduct an internal audit of a documented program | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUI54 | BSBFLM312 | Contribute to team effectiveness | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAX78 | AMPX308 | Follow and implement an established work plan | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AXO38 | MSMENV172 | Identify and minimise environmental hazards | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVW25 | AMPX306 | Provide coaching | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVW24 | AMPX307 | Provide mentoring | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AWY86 | TAEDEL301 | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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