This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification covers the work activities undertaken by team leaders working the yards or lairage. Typically people undertaking this qualification will have responsibility for the welfare, yarding and movement of stock in an abattoir.
Graduates from this qualification will have a wide range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a specialised range of tools, materials and information to:
- complete routine activities
- provide and transmit solutions to predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
Graduates will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and to take limited responsibility in known and stable contexts within established parameters.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
1–2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Apply animal welfare and handling requirements | Core |
| Communicate in the workplace | Core |
| Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements | Core |
| Follow safe work policies and procedures | Core |
| Handle livestock using basic techniques | Core |
| Overview the meat industry | Core |
| Care for livestock in transit | Elective |
| Carry out regular livestock observation | Elective |
| Conduct an animal welfare audit of a meat processing plant | Elective |
| Conduct an internal audit of a documented program | Elective |
| Contribute to team effectiveness | Elective |
| Coordinate and monitor livestock transport | Elective |
| Feed race | Elective |
| Follow and implement an established work plan | Elective |
| Handle animals humanely while conducting ante-mortem inspection | Elective |
| Handle working dogs in stock yards | Elective |
| Identify and minimise environmental hazards | Elective |
| Identify and report emergency diseases of food animals | Elective |
| Identify animals using electronic systems | Elective |
| Manage NLIS data for livestock in lairage | Elective |
| Manage NLIS data for pigs in lairage | Elective |
| Manage NLIS data for saleyard purchase of livestock | Elective |
| Manage NLIS data for sheep and goats in lairage | Elective |
| Manage NLIS for direct purchase of sheep or goats | Elective |
| Manage NLIS for direct purchase of stock identified with an RFID | Elective |
| Manage NLIS for saleyard purchase of sheep or goats | Elective |
| Manage, report and upload mob based NLIS data for sheep and goats | Elective |
| Monitor welfare of stock during out-of-hours receival | Elective |
| Oversee humane handling of animals | Elective |
| Oversee plant compliance with the Australian standards for meat processing | Elective |
| Overview of the NLIS for sheep and goats | Elective |
| Overview of the NLIS Pork | Elective |
| Overview of the NLIS program utilising RFIDs | Elective |
| Perform ante-mortem inspection and make disposition | Elective |
| Perform emergency kill | Elective |
| Prepare a kill sheet | Elective |
| Prepare animals for slaughter | Elective |
| Provide coaching | Elective |
| Provide mentoring | Elective |
| Provide work skill instruction | Elective |
| Restrain animal | Elective |
| Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work | Elective |
| Undertake pre slaughter checks of NVDs, PICs and RFIDs | Elective |
| Unload livestock | Elective |
| Use computer applications relevant to a workplace | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate III in Meat Processing (Livestock Handling) sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Meat Boner and Slicer
ANZSCO 831211
Meat Boner and Slicers trim and cut meat from bones, sides, and carcasses.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Slaughterer
ANZSCO 831212
Slaughterers stun and kill livestock, and prepare carcasses for further processing by removing internal organs and hides.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Mixed Livestock Farm Worker
ANZSCO 841513
Mixed Livestock Farm Workers perform routine tasks on mixed livestock farms, such as moving, feeding and counting livestock, and assisting with animal husbandry.
Recommended education level:
Certificate I or secondary education
Training providers delivering Certificate III in Meat Processing (Livestock Handling)
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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FS Alliance (RTO code 30814)
Government funding
- Skills Assure Supplier
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JBS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED (RTO code 45465)
Government funding
- Skills Assure Supplier
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CHM Alliance Pty Ltd (RTO code 31503)
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Response Learning (RTO code 30879)
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training solutions australia pty ltd (RTO code 51502)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.