Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare and present livestock for competition
Prepare and present livestock for competition
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK355
AHCLSK355
State Code
OFF46
OFF46
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, train and present livestock for competitive showing.The unit applies to individuals who prepare and present livestock for competition under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.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, and animal welfare legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow instructions to prepare livestock for showing
- 1.1 Identify and prepare livestock for showing
- 1.2 Monitor feed and water supplies and replenish as required
- 1.3 Maintain feed records
- 1.4 Monitor health and welfare status of livestock and report abnormalities
- 1.5 Monitor and maintain facilities
- 1.6 Identify hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to manage risks
2. Handle and groom livestock prior to competition
- 2.1 Select, check and use appropriate handling and grooming equipment
- 2.2 Condition livestock to human handling and train to the standard required for show handling and performance
- 2.3 Groom livestock for showing to competition standard
- 2.4 Handle livestock using good stock handling techniques and according to workplace animal welfare practices
3. Present livestock
- 3.1 Check equipment to be used in showing for correct operation and prepare for presentation requirements
- 3.2 Present livestock using handling techniques to exhibit livestock to best advantage according to competition requirements
- 3.3 Comply with instructions and requests from competition officials
- 3.4 Report and record relevant livestock information according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN67 | AHCLSK316 | Prepare livestock for competition | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJB6 | AHC20122 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |
| BJB3 | AHC30122 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |
| BJA7 | AHC32822 | Certificate III in Rural Operations | Qualification |