1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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4511-15	Slaughterperson
	Meat Processor

Slaughters livestock in abattoirs and prepares carcasses for further processing.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.

Tasks Include:

operates restrainer and stunning equipment
severs jugular veins of stunned animals to drain blood and facilitate dressing
trims and removes head meat or severs animal heads
skins or shaves carcasses
slits open, eviscerates and trims animal carcasses
trims, sorts and washes viscera to prepare and separate edible portions for further processing
scribes, saws or splits carcasses into smaller portions for easier handling
cleans work areas
may slaughter livestock according to procedures required by religious customs