This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare live poultry for stunning. The unit involves preparation processes for a range of stunning procedures, including Controlled Atmosphere Stunning, electrical water baths and hand-held stunners.

The unit applies to individuals who apply basic operating principles to the bird stunning equipment and processes in a poultry processing environment.

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

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