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Operate the bird receival and hanging process

Operate the bird receival and hanging process

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPPOU202
State Code
OFJ49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2026
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Original Release Date
02/02/2026
Nominal Hours
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive and hang live poultry.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision to operate bird receival equipment and hanging processes in a poultry processing premises.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.Mandatory workplace requirements apply to the assessment of this unit.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare the receiving and hanging equipment and process for operation
  • 1.1 Identify and follow work instructions, animal welfare requirements and work health and safety requirements for task
  • 1.2 Confirm live birds are available for production requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements
  • 1.4 Identify and fit personal protective equipment as required by workplace safety procedures
  • 1.5 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to production requirements
  • 1.6 Conduct pre-start checks on equipment at start of shift and following any breaks, following workplace requirements
2. Receive and hang birds
  • 2.1 Inspect and confirm birds against load documentation
  • 2.2 Operate conveyors and related equipment to meet unloading requirements
  • 2.3 Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions and adjust or report variations according to production requirements
  • 2.4 Monitor each stage of the process to confirm specifications are met
  • 2.5 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes
  • 2.6 Inspect bird condition and remove unacceptable birds according to workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Hang birds according to workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Complete workplace records in required format
3. Shut down the receiving and hanging process
  • 3.1 Identify and implement procedures for shutting down the receival conveyors and related equipment
  • 3.2 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBG52 AMPP207 Operate the bird receival and hanging process Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT3 AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing Qualification