This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to slaughter animals in accordance with Halal requirements. Skills and knowledge developed will enable the slaughterer to perform their duties according to Australian requirements for Halal segregation, stunning and slaughter.

The unit applies to individuals who meet the Australian requirements to undertake Halal slaughter.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

At a minimum, Halal slaughter must be carried out to the agreed standards. In some situations, additional market/customer requirements may apply.

Slaughterers approved to undertake Halal slaughter for export must be registered through their Approved Islamic Organisation.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication for domestic Halal slaughter.