Prepare animals for slaughter

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
AMPLSK202

State Code
OFJ18

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 to manage and handle animals in lairage prior to slaughter.This unit applies to animal handlers who work under general supervision at a meat processing premises.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. Manage animals in lairage

1.1 Receive animals into lairage according to workplace requirements
1.2 Handle animals in lairage to minimise stress
1.3 Take action where animal injuries or animal welfare issues are identified, following workplace requirements
1.4 Provide animals with water and food where required
1.5 Maintain records of animal movement around premises for traceability, following workplace requirements
1.6 Handle animals following workplace health and safety requirements, including use of personal protective equipment
1.7 Maintain good housekeeping in yards
1.8 Report maintenance issues following workplace requirements

2. Present animals for slaughter

2.1 Identify animals for slaughter following workplace requirements
2.2 Present animals for slaughter with the correct ante-mortem card, where required
2.3 Present animals for slaughter at a rate to maintain the flow of production following workplace requirements
2.4 Present animals for slaughter in a suitable condition to maintain the standards of product
2.5 Present animals for slaughter following workplace, animal welfare and workplace health and safety requirements

3. Maintain flow and order of animals

3.1 Make animals in lairage available to meet start-up times
3.2 Maintain flow and order of animals according to start-up times and production speed requirements

No information

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BBA79	AMPA2000	Prepare animals for slaughter	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BTT3	AMP20126	Certificate II in Meat Processing	Qualification