Process monitoring specialist from the farm to the slaughterhouse

Shape field (scope)

The scheme Process monitoring specialist from the farm to the slaughterhouse refers to a qualified professional who supports all those tasks that take place at both the administrative and production level of a (primarily) ungulate slaughterhouse. He/she assists the team of veterinarians in the day-to-day management and operation without being autonomously involved in the operation of the slaughterhouse.

Cognitive framework (syllabus)

• Rules for official controls - Verification of compliance for the production of products of animal origin for human consumption

- Pre- and post-mortem inspection procedures, 
- Compliance requirements, 
- Special risk materials, 
- Sampling for laboratory testing, 
- Health marking, 
- System for recording and monitoring carcass findings

• Verification of compliance with the requirement of Good Hygienic Practice

- Food chain information control
- Design and maintenance of premises and equipment
- Hygiene in operation (personal hygiene)
- Training in hygiene and working procedures
- Pest control
- Water quality control
- Temperature control 
- Live animal and accompanying document controls

• Control and verification of processes based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)

- European and National Legislation
- Approval of establishments
- Rules of Good Industrial Practice
- Location requirements, premises requirements
- Slaughtering procedures
- Principles of risk analysis - HACCP
- Pre-requisite programmes (cleaning, disinfection, disinsectisation, disinsectisation, myocide, equipment, water, traceability, recall, management of animal welfare)

• Control and Verification of Compliance with Identification Marking Requirements

- Labelling and traceability requirements
- Record keeping and documentation

• Communication of inspection results - Taking action in cases of non-compliance

- European and National Legislation - Regulation (EU) 2016/429
- European and National Legislation - Regulation (EU) 2017/625
- European and National Legislation - Regulation (EU) 2017/627
 

Examination methodology

Theoretical examination

Certification requirements

At least Compulsory education, a sworn statement regarding the state of health and a sworn statement of non-conviction for a felony.