Unit of competency Outline

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Prepare market reports - cattle

Prepare market reports - cattle

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3139
State Code
OBD60
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/11/2019
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
22/11/2019
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide market reports using accurate assessments of cattle, including weight, breed, fat and muscle score, and dressing percentage. The unit applies to workers in the livestock industry who operate within enterprise guidelines; for example, stock and station agents, Auctions Plus assessors, abattoirs assessors and livestock buyers, MLA Livestock Market Officers, and buyers. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, 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. Comply with stockyard work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.1 Select, fit and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • 1.2 Use designated walkways and viewing platforms if available
  • 1.3 Move safely around stock at site
2. Assess stock
  • 2.1 Classify stock according to AUS-MEAT categories
  • 2.2 Apply accepted breed codes
  • 2.3 Assess cattle in live weight
  • 2.4 Calculate dressing percentage
  • 2.5 Calculate carcase weight
  • 2.6 Calculate muscle score
  • 2.7 Calculate fat score
  • 2.8 Nominate purchaser
3. Prepare market reports
  • 3.1 Nominate intended audience for the market report
  • 3.2 Structure market report for identified audience
  • 3.3 Ensure all elements of the market are accurately described
  • 3.4 Adopt standard industry grammar and abbreviations
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ91 AMPLSK302 Assess cattle according to industry standards Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDJ0 AMP30616 Certificate III in Meat Processing (General) Qualification