Hard Skills
IntermediateAnimal Stunning OperationsThe technical ability to operate specialized stunning equipment such as captive bolt guns or electrical stunners to render animals unconscious before slaughter.
Entry-levelShackling and HoistingThe process of manually or mechanically securing unconscious livestock to an overhead conveyor system for transport to the bleeding station.
IntermediateOccupational Health and Safety (OHS)Adhering to safety protocols regarding high-tension equipment, heavy machinery, and livestock handling to prevent workplace injuries.
AdvancedAnimal Welfare StandardsKnowledge of regulatory and ethical guidelines governing the humane treatment and handling of livestock in a processing facility.