Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AMPA3139 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare market reports — cattle

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AMPA3139 - Prepare market reports — cattle
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide market reports using accurate assessments of cattle, including weight, breed, fat and muscle score, and dressing percentage. The unit applies to workers in the livestock industry who operate within enterprise guidelines; for example, stock and station agents, Auctions Plus assessors, abattoirs assessors and livestock buyers, MLA Livestock Market Officers, and buyers. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Comply with stockyard work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • Select, fit and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Use designated walkways and viewing platforms if available
  • Move safely around stock at site
       
Element: Assess stock
  • Classify stock according to AUS-MEAT categories
  • Apply accepted breed codes
  • Assess cattle in live weight
  • Calculate dressing percentage
  • Calculate carcase weight
  • Calculate muscle score
  • Calculate fat score
  • Nominate purchaser
       
Element: Prepare market reports
  • Nominate intended audience for the market report
  • Structure market report for identified audience
  • Ensure all elements of the market are accurately described
  • Adopt standard industry grammar and abbreviations
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Select, fit and wear appropriate personal protective equipment 
Use designated walkways and viewing platforms if available 
Move safely around stock at site 
Classify stock according to AUS-MEAT categories 
Apply accepted breed codes 
Assess cattle in live weight 
Calculate dressing percentage 
Calculate carcase weight 
Calculate muscle score 
Calculate fat score 
Nominate purchaser 
Nominate intended audience for the market report 
Structure market report for identified audience 
Ensure all elements of the market are accurately described 
Adopt standard industry grammar and abbreviations 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AMPA3139 - Prepare market reports — cattle
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