Skill set Outline
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Animal Welfare Officer Assistant Skill Set
Animal Welfare Officer Assistant Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AMPSS00061
AMPSS00061
State Code
AD751
AD751
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
01/02/2018
Current Release Date
01/02/2018
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
06/04/2018
Nominal Hours
50
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 01/02/2018 | Current | Approved |
Description
This Skill Set describes the skills and knowledge to ensure the safe and humane receival of stock.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit toward the Certificate III in Meat Processing (Livestock Handling) and the AMPSSS00001 Animal Welfare Officer Skill Set.
The units of competency comprising the Animal Welfare Officer Skill Set are drawn from AQF levels II and III meat industry qualifications, and can be counted towards these qualifications and qualifications from other Training Packages, where this is in accordance with the qualification requirements.
The units of competency comprising the Animal Welfare Officer Skill Set are drawn from AQF levels II and III meat industry qualifications, and can be counted towards these qualifications and qualifications from other Training Packages, where this is in accordance with the qualification requirements.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No occupational licensing or regulatory requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for an employee who works out of normal production hours and is responsible for livestock receival out-of-hours (e.g. weekends or nights).
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package meet the industry requirements for ensuring the safe and humane receival of stock.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBA74 | AMPA2006 | Apply animal welfare and handling requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BBH65 | AMPA3136 | Monitor welfare of stock during out-of-hours receival | 10 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF379 | AMPSS00090 | Animal Welfare Officer Assistant Skill Set | Skill set |