Skill set Outline
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10/09/2026 7:47 PM AWST
10/09/2026 7:47 PM AWST
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Animal Welfare Officer Skill Set
Animal Welfare Officer Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AMPSS00001
AMPSS00001
State Code
AD691
AD691
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
24/01/2023
Current Release Number
3.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
60
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 24/01/2023 | Replaced | Replaced |
| 2.00 | 10/09/2019 | Replaced | Replaced |
| 1.00 | 04/08/2016 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set is designed to cover the skills and knowledge to manage a team of workers who perform animal welfare tasks.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards a number of qualifications in the AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package, including AMP30622 Certificate III in Meat Processing.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals employed to oversee the organisation's animal welfare team and therefore is able to:
understand and articulate the regulatory and technical issues associated with animal welfare
implement animal welfare assessment criteria and perform an abattoir animal welfare assessment
recognise operative training needs and implement training for animal handlers.
understand and articulate the regulatory and technical issues associated with animal welfare
implement animal welfare assessment criteria and perform an abattoir animal welfare assessment
recognise operative training needs and implement training for animal handlers.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package meet the industry requirements for managing an animal welfare team.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEZ94 | AMPLSK201 | Apply animal welfare and handling requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OFA11 | AMPLSK401 | Oversee humane handling of animals | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC045 | MTMSS00001 | Animal Welfare Officer Skill Set | Skill set |