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Prepare birds for stunning

Prepare birds for stunning

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPP210
State Code
OCS04
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare live poultry for stunning. The unit involves preparation processes for a range of stunning procedures, including Controlled Atmosphere Stunning, electrical water baths and hand-held stunners.The unit applies to individuals who apply basic operating principles to the bird stunning equipment and processes in a poultry processing environment. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures and animal welfare requirements, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for stunning
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm stunning requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and fit personal protective clothing and equipment as required by workplace safety procedures
  • 1.3 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to production requirements
  • 1.4 Conduct pre-start checks according to workplace requirements
2. Prepare birds for stunning
  • 2.1 Confirm availability of birds with supervisor
  • 2.2 Inspect bird condition as they are received and remove unacceptable birds according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Position birds for stunning according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Handle and manage birds humanely to reduce stress, including capturing and euthanising escaped birds as necessary
  • 2.5 Operate equipment used to position birds in preparation for stunning using safety practices
  • 2.6 Check equipment settings to identify variation in operating conditions, and adjust or report variations according to production requirements
  • 2.7 Monitor each stage of the process to confirm specifications are met
3. Complete stunning preparation process
  • 3.1 Complete workplace records in required format
  • 3.2 Report equipment faults or malfunction according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Manage waste according to workplace requirements
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFI21 AMPPOU203 Prepare birds for stunning Unit of competency