AMPLSK302 — Assess cattle according to industry standards

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What an assessment for AMPLSK302 must cover

37 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 16 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 Move in and around cattle handling facilities safely

1.1Identify workplace health and safety risks that exist when working in and around cattle
1.2Select, fit and wear appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment
1.3Move safely around cattle, using designated walkways and viewing platforms if available

2 Assess stock

2.1Identify cattle breeds, sex and age
2.2Describe cattle according to MLA breed classifications
2.3Visually assess and describe cattle according to AUS-MEAT standard descriptions for sex, dentition and age
2.4Visually assess cattle in terms of live weight and dressed weight using estimated dressing percentages
2.5Estimate cattle fat score using accepted fat score tables
2.6Estimate cattle muscle score using accepted indicators
2.7Prepare estimates of skin values for a specific lot of cattle

3 Complete reports

3.1Prepare a record of livestock assessment
3.2Describe cattle according to the MLA stock classifications
3.3Utilise AUS-MEAT and MLA standards, prefixes and terminology to workplace accuracy requirements

Performance evidence

worked safely around cattle
handled cattle according to animal welfare regulations and requirements
prepared a livestock assessment report using appropriate industry terms
All performance evidence specified above must be demonstrated in an operating cattle property, saleyard or abattoir.

Knowledge evidence

the Australian cattle industry, including the distribution of cattle throughout Australia, key markets and stakeholders
purpose of livestock assessment
purpose of having a standardised livestock assessment language
the cattle assessment process
role of AUS-MEAT and MLA
MLA guidelines
AUS-MEAT industry standards and regulations
AUS-MEAT sales prefixes and breed classifications
methods of determining age
cattle classification or scoring system, including sales prefixes
cattle fat and muscle scores
abnormalities that may affect price and potentially affect carcase value
workplace health and safety hazards involved in working in and around cattle and handling facilities
correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
safe work practices for working in and around cattle
definition and importance of animal welfare for cattle in the supply chain.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret operating manuals for cattle and carcase assessment
Writing: Complete digital and/or paper-based livestock assessment reports Use electronic media as appropriate to the task
Oral communication: Interact effectively with saleyard or abattoir personnel Clarify information when required
Numeracy: Estimate weights of cattle (kg) Estimate dressing percentages (%) Use standard formulae to determine carcase weight Identify muscle and fat scores (including mm)

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What does an assessment tool for AMPLSK302 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AMPLSK302 needs to address all 37 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 16 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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