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Effective Stunning (Electrical Stunning) Skill Set
Effective Stunning (Electrical Stunning) Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AMPSS00015
AMPSS00015
State Code
AD707
AD707
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
04/08/2016
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
120
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 04/08/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This Skill Set describes the skills and knowledge to perform electrical stunning of livestock in an Australian meat processing plant.
Pathway Information
The units of competency comprising the Effective Stunning (Electrical Stunning) Skills Set are drawn from AQF levels II and III in the qualifications, and can be counted towards other qualifications where this is in accordance with the qualification requirements.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Target Group
Typically the trainee is a company employee who electrically stuns livestock and has responsibility to monitor animal welfare during this process.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This Skill Set from the AMP Australian Meat Industry Training Package meets the industry requirements for the electrical stunning of livestock in an Australian meat processing plant.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBA74 | AMPA2006 | Apply animal welfare and handling requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVX11 | AMPCOR204 | Follow safe work policies and procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAZ41 | AMPA3000 | Stun animal | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC573 | MTMSS00015 | Effective Stunning (Electrical Stunning) Skill Set | Skill set |