AHCLSK358 — Slaughter livestock

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What an assessment for AHCLSK358 must cover

37 assessable components: 3 elements (17 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for slaughter

1.1Identify reasons for slaughter and confirm with supervisor
1.2Identify and prepare slaughter site
1.3Identify hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to manage risks
1.4Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
1.5Select, check and prepare equipment required to complete livestock slaughter and transport to slaughter site
1.6Select and prepare livestock to be slaughtered according to animal welfare practices
1.7Determine the slaughter method

2 Slaughter animal

2.1Conduct slaughter humanely according to workplace health and safety and animal welfare requirements
2.2Bleed animal by severing the major blood vessels safely and hygienically
2.3Dress, hang and protect carcass
2.4Comply with all relevant workplace health and safety, public health, hygiene, animal welfare, biosecurity and environment sustainability requirements

3 Complete slaughter operations

3.1Dispose of or destroy offal and waste products according to legislative and workplace requirements
3.2Clean and store equipment and PPE according to workplace procedures
3.3Clean slaughter site using appropriate hygiene procedures
3.4Prepare meat for intended use where appropriate
3.5Identify and report unserviceable equipment and PPE according to workplace procedures
3.6Record and report work outcomes according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

applied relevant workplace health and safety and environment and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
recognised and reported workplace health and safety hazards and used safe work practices
applied relevant animal welfare practices
prepared site, equipment and livestock for slaughter
conducted the slaughter of livestock according to requirements and regulations
completed slaughter operations
complied with relevant hygiene requirements

Knowledge evidence

workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for slaughtering livestock, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
environment and biosecurity legislation and regulations and workplace practices relevant to slaughtering livestock
animal welfare practices relevant to slaughtering livestock
workplace hygiene requirements relevant to slaughtering livestock
preparation, selection and use of the site, equipment and livestock for the slaughter
methods and procedures for the humane slaughter of livestock
preparation, processing and disposal of the carcass and its parts after slaughter
post-slaughter procedures for the site and equipment
anatomy and physical features of the species being slaughtered
typical signs of pathology in major organs
typical symptoms and clinical signs of notifiable diseases in the relevant species

Foundation skills

Writing: Use clear language, accurate industry terminology and logical structure to record livestock slaughter details
Oral communication: Use clear language to report work activities and malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to tools and equipment Respond to questions and clarify information

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What does an assessment tool for AHCLSK358 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCLSK358 needs to address all 37 unit components: 3 elements with 17 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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