Slaughterer
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Labourers
Classification
- Major group
- 8Labourers
- Sub-major group
- 83Factory Process Workers
- Minor group
- 831Food Process Workers
Description
Slaughters livestock and prepares carcasses for further processing by removing internal organs and hides for consumption.
Unit group
8312 · Meat Boners and Slicers, and SlaughterersDescription
Slaughter livestock, prepare carcasses for further processing, and trim and cut meat from bones, sides and carcasses.
Skill level
Australia
4
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Receives livestock for slaughter and inspects them for any signs of disease or injury
- Operates stunning equipment to render livestock unconscious before slaughter
- Uses knives and other tools to slaughter livestock according to industry standards and regulations
- Removes internal organs and hides from carcasses, and separates them for further processing
- Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment used in the slaughtering process
- Packs and labels carcasses for transportation to further processing facilities
- Adheres to animal welfare standards and regulations throughout the slaughtering process
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/8/83/831/8312
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
