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Poultry Pre-processing Skill Set (Electrical Stunning)
Poultry Pre-processing Skill Set (Electrical Stunning)
Skill set
National Code
AMPSS00068
AMPSS00068
State Code
AE413
AE413
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
18/12/2020
Current Release Date
18/12/2020
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
160
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/12/2020 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set addresses the need for a poultry processing establishment to have trained staff to receive and handle live birds at the poultry processing premises.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards a range of qualifications from the AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing or regulatory requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for personnel who work in the lairage area of a poultry processing premises. They will have responsibility for checking the condition of birds on arrival and then preparing them for electrical stunning.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package meet the industry requirements for receiving, handling and preparation of birds for slaughter in a poultry processing premises.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVX13 | AMPCOR202 | Apply hygiene and sanitation practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVX10 | AMPCOR205 | Communicate in the workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVX11 | AMPCOR204 | Follow safe work policies and procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAZ39 | AMPA3002 | Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBG52 | AMPP207 | Operate the bird receival and hanging process | 20 | Unit of competency |