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Identify animals using electronic or other systems

Identify animals using electronic or other systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPLSK207
State Code
OFI89
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
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for the identification of animals using electronic and/or other systems.This unit applies to those who work under general supervision in meat processing premises where animals or carcases are identified using ear tags, tail tags, tattoos, boluses or other Radio Frequency Identification Devices.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and 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 to use electronic or other identification systems
  • 1.1 Identify the purpose for identification of individual animals
  • 1.2 Identify and follow start-up procedures for electronic readers or other systems
  • 1.3 Identify the consequences of incorrect identification of animals
2. Identify animals using systems
  • 2.1 Operate the identification and recording system according to work instructions
  • 2.2 Identify animals electronically by scanning stock or carcasses, or by reading and recording tattoos
  • 2.3 Report any malfunctions of equipment and/or errors in identification to supervisor
3. Clean and monitor identification system equipment
  • 3.1 Clean identification equipment
  • 3.2 Undertake routine maintenance of equipment, following workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBA73 AMPA2007 Identify animals using electronic systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT3 AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing Qualification