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Evidence Guide: MTMPSR606A - Assess and purchase livestock

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MTMPSR606A - Assess and purchase livestock

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Identify livestock markets

  1. Livestock markets and methods are identified and selected to meet enterprise requirements.
  2. Risks associated with the purchase of inappropriate livestock are analysed and risk management strategies identified.
  3. Regulatory requirements relating to the sale and purchase of livestock are identified.
  4. Networks and alliances to ensure access to markets are established, and market intelligence is gained, according to legal and enterprise ethical requirements.
Livestock markets and methods are identified and selected to meet enterprise requirements.

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Risks associated with the purchase of inappropriate livestock are analysed and risk management strategies identified.

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Regulatory requirements relating to the sale and purchase of livestock are identified.

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Networks and alliances to ensure access to markets are established, and market intelligence is gained, according to legal and enterprise ethical requirements.

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Select livestock

  1. Enterprise specifications and requirements for livestock are confirmed, including Quality Assurance (QA) arrangements for and with producers.
  2. Livestock inspection procedures are conducted according to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and animal welfare requirements.
  3. Livestock are selected according to enterprise and customer specifications.
Enterprise specifications and requirements for livestock are confirmed, including Quality Assurance (QA) arrangements for and with producers.

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Livestock inspection procedures are conducted according to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and animal welfare requirements.

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Livestock are selected according to enterprise and customer specifications.

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Purchase livestock

  1. Market conditions are analysed and trends in livestock quality and prices are monitored.
  2. Terms of sale are negotiated according to enterprise requirements.
  3. Livestock budget is monitored and corrective action is taken to address variations.
  4. Documentation relating to purchase or sale is completed.
Market conditions are analysed and trends in livestock quality and prices are monitored.

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Terms of sale are negotiated according to enterprise requirements.

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Livestock budget is monitored and corrective action is taken to address variations.

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Documentation relating to purchase or sale is completed.

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Transport livestock

  1. Transport of livestock is negotiated according to enterprise and animal welfare requirements.
  2. Transport of livestock is negotiated according to enterprise production schedules and requirements.
Transport of livestock is negotiated according to enterprise and animal welfare requirements.

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Transport of livestock is negotiated according to enterprise production schedules and requirements.

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Evaluate livestock purchases

  1. Quality of livestock is monitored against customer specifications and enterprise requirements.
  2. Strategies for improving quality of purchases are recommended and implemented.
Quality of livestock is monitored against customer specifications and enterprise requirements.

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Strategies for improving quality of purchases are recommended and implemented.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence. A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry. This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time.

These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid, current, authentic and sufficient evidence.

Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence - not three pieces of the same kind. In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice. This increases the legitimacy of the evidence.

All assessment must be conducted against Australian meat industry standards and regulations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Competency must be demonstrated through sustained performance over time, at an appropriate level of responsibility and authority under typical operating and production conditions for the enterprise.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Resources may include:

a real work environment

access to stockyards

relevant equipment and materials

relevant documentation such as:

customer and workplace specifications

electronic and online livestock data

manufacturer instructions or operations manuals

regulatory requirements

workplace policy and procedures.

Method of assessment

Recommended methods of assessment include:

a third-party referee report of sustained performance at an appropriate level of authority and responsibility

assignment focusing on the understanding and application of principles and theory to workplace operations

simulation

workplace projects with focus on company environment and conditions.

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander, gender, or language backgrounds other than English. Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role.

Guidance information for assessment

A current list of resources for this unit of competency is available from MINTRAC www.mintrac.com.au or telephone 1800 817 462.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

Ability to:

apply relevant communication and mathematical skills

assess livestock against enterprise specifications and determine fitness for purpose (suitability for customer requirements and ability to meet customer specifications), including the identification of species and breeds in stockyards or paddocks and calculating dressed carcase weight to determine yield and product price

communicate effectively with producers to provide feedback on enterprise requirements including the presentation of livestock

complete purchase documents accurately

develop open and constructive relationships with key livestock salesandtransport personnel

estimate expected yield from species and breeds

evaluate industry methods for purchasing livestock and determine methods suitable for the enterprise

gather and interpret processing and sales data, including customer feedback to analyse quality of livestock purchased

identify and apply relevant OH&S and workplace requirements

identify potential alliances, key stakeholder networks and information sources to facilitate enterprise access to required livestock and livestock markets

interpret the implications of enterprise forecasts of orders and sales for the purchase of livestock

manage livestock budget including analysis of livestock market trends and enterprise purchase history to determine quality and price parameters, calculating average purchase price per kilo and balancing purchase prices to achieve livestock budget targets

negotiate enterprise requirements for transport of livestock with carrier including animal welfare requirements, enterprise production schedules and enterprise budget requirements

obtain and secure documentation relating to livestock status, purchase and transport

prepare livestock purchasing plans to meet enterprise forecasts of orders and sales including liaison with enterprise personnel to identify production livestock schedules and requirements, analysing enterprise orders and sales, and confirming livestock specifications

present reports according to legal and enterprise requirements

use available communication and information technology to record, monitor and analyse livestock purchase data, including fat scores, prices and pricing structures

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

characteristics of different species and breeds and their suitability for the enterprise's product

identification of animals using brands, tags and tattoos

international, national and local factors affecting the livestock market and describe the implications for the enterprise's operations

livestock classification and conformation or scoring system

customer specifications and the implications for the selection and purchase of stock (e.g. required product or cuts, European Union (EU) closed system, Japanese ox)

enterprise ethical standards and the implications for operations in the livestock market

producer QA programs including 'Cattle Care' and 'Flock Care'

regulatory requirements affecting the purchase and transportation of livestock

effects of transportation on livestock and product quality

symptoms of infectious and non-infectious diseases to be identified or eliminated when assessing livestock

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Regulatory requirements may include:

animal welfare

appropriately accredited saleyards

commercial law including fair trading, trade practices

consumer law

corporate law, including registration, licensing, financial reporting

environmental and waste management, sustainable work practices

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), anti-discrimination and sexual harassment

Export Control Act

hygiene and sanitation requirements

industrial awards, agreements

relevant regulations and Australian Standards

state, territory and federal regulations regarding meat processing

taxation law.

Market intelligence may be local, national and international and may be provided by:

communications media (e.g. radio, TV, newspapers and internet)

government agencies:

Department of Primary Industries and Energy (DPIE)

Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE)

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

Aus Industry/AusTrade

industry associations

research agencies and publications (e.g. MLA, Feedback)

specialist journals and press (e.g. breeder or producer, economic, agricultural and manufacturing)

standard yield analysis systems and standard costing arrangements

stock and station agents.

Selection of suitable cattle may be determined by:

age, sex, size, condition

breed or strain

chemical application history

cost

end use

feed history

health anomalies

number

pregnancy status

production records

weight, fat cover, muscling.

Enterprisespecifications may include:

availability and delivery dates

body conformation requirements

number or head

species and breeds

use of AUS-MEAT language and descriptors.

OH&S requirements may include:

animal or manual handling

confined spaces operations

enterprise OH&S policies, procedures and programs

OH&S legal requirements

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include:

ear plugs or muffs

eye and facial protection

head-wear

lifting assistance

uniforms

waterproof clothing

work, safety or waterproof footwear

requirements set out in standards and codes of practice

zoonotic diseases.

Methods of purchasing livestock may include:

Computer Aided Livestock Marketing (CALM)

direct from feedlots

forward contracting

out of the paddock

saleyard.

Documentation and certification of livestock may include:

breeding

chemical residue clearance

electronic tagging or chips

exotic and notifiable diseases

feed history

Hormonal Growth Promotants (HGP) status

National Livestock Identification System (NLIS)

National Residue Survey (NRS)

tail tags

treatment and with holding periods.

Communication may:

be inclusive of the cultural, ethnic and social diversity of individuals and groups

include use of data bases, e-commerce systems, grading and scoring systems

involve use of negotiation, persuasion and assertiveness skills

occur in a variety of sensitive, conflictive, collaborative and supportive environments

be formal or informal and involve face-to-face and technological and electronic methods

require analysis and presentation of complex concepts, technical information, mathematical information and other data in simple or complex formats

require preparation of reports which may be complex, contain information from a range of technical sources and include mathematical and graphic information and data.

Mathematical skills may relate to:

complex actual and hypothetical technical and financial modelling

calculations and interpretation and analysis mathematical information such as:

product and product quality

financial operations

personnel

operations

sales and turnover

exports.

Livestock sales and transport personnel may include:

auctioneers

livestock breeders or producers

stock and station agents

transport vendors, drivers, agents.

Workplace requirements may include:

enterprise-specific requirements

OH&S requirements

QA requirements

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

the ability to perform the task to production requirements

work instructions.

Key stakeholders may include:

company owners, directors, shareholders and financiers

competitors

management and employees

suppliers, customers, consumers

unions and employer associations.

Information sources for livestock purchases may include:

electronic marketing

private consultations

rural news, rural newspapers

stock and station agents

word of mouth.

Carrier's terms of engagement may include:

cost per kilometre

number per truck or deck or selection

points (long trip)

quality of service

time for trip.

Producer QA arrangements may include:

Cattle Care

EU closed system or HGP status

Flock Care

QA Certification feedlots.