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Perform ante and post-mortem inspection - Ovine and Caprine

Perform ante and post-mortem inspection - Ovine and Caprine

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3120
State Code
BAY47
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform ante-mortem and post mortem inspection duties on lambs, sheep and/or goats in an abattoir 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 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify breeds and types of sheep and/or goats and describe market requirements
  • 1.1 Identify major breeds of commonly slaughtered sheep or goats
  • 1.2 Identify distinguishing features of major breeds
  • 1.3 Describe market requirements for sheep or goats
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 lambs or sheep or goats
  • 3.1 Identify and explain procedures and principles of humane handling of lambs, sheep or goats
  • 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 lambs or sheep 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 describe common diseases and conditions responsible for abnormalities in lamb, sheep or goats
  • 4.2 Segregate suspect stock according to regulatory and workplace requirements
  • 4.3 Identify signs of emergency or notifiable diseases
  • 4.4 Describe emergency or notifiable disease procedures as set out in the relevant regulations
5. Identify base anatomical structure systems of sheep and or goats
  • 5.1 Identify organs of ovine/caprine species
  • 5.2 Identify and explain lymphatic, circulatory, digestive, urinary, nervous and respiratory systems
  • 5.3 Identify basic skeletal structure of ovine/caprine species
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 ovine/caprine species
  • 7.1 Follow procedures for post-mortem inspection
  • 7.2 Identify and detect abnormalities
  • 7.3 Perform post-mortem inspection on at least one species (ovine or caprine) 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 Identify, detect and document common diseases and conditions responsible for abnormalities for at least one species
  • 8.2 Identify and explain symptoms of emergency diseases
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 Check that animals are stunned and bled according to workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 10.3 Ensure corrective action is taken 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 as set out workplace and regulatory requirements
12. Identify and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform post-mortem inspection
  • 12.1 Identify and describe equipment for post-mortem inspection
  • 12.2 Use equipment in accordance with QA and workplace requirements
  • 12.3 Use, maintain and store PPE to 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 Interpret results
  • 13.4 Retain carcases awaiting results according to workplace procedures
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFA74 AMPMSY401 Perform ante and post-mortem inspection - Ovine and Caprine Unit of competency