AMPA417 - Conduct an animal welfare audit of a meat processing plant

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct an audit of animal welfare prior to slaughter and an animal welfare audit of the slaughter process.This unit is for individuals who are employed to undertake animal welfare audits at a slaughtering establishment.It is anticipated that this unit will complement existing auditor training by providing animal welfare related information.Animal welfare audits conducted under this unit must be carried out in accordance with the Industry Animal Welfare Standards for Livestock Processing Establishments Preparing Meat for Human Consumption.This unit must be delivered in the context of Australian meat industry standards and regulations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.