Unit of competency Outline
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Plan to exhibit livestock
Plan to exhibit livestock
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK317A
AHCLSK317A
State Code
D6962
D6962
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/05/2012
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
02/05/2012
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers the process of planning to exhibit livestock and/or fleece and defines the work practices required to: identify potential exhibits against selection criteria to accurately select livestock; train animals to be led and presented in competition if required; organise entries, resources and facilities for showing; arrange and prepare for transport; present exhibits to best advantage; promote the product to clients and pursue sales opportunities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select potential exhibits
- 1.1. Selection criteria are determined.
- 1.2. Potential exhibits are chosen against selection criteria and according to enterprise and industry exhibit expectations.
- 1.3. Faults in potential exhibits are identified and remedial action taken.
2. Determine preparation requirements
- 2.1. Preparation requirements are identified.
- 2.2. Resources and facilities are identified and organised to allow for adequate preparation prior to exhibition.
- 2.3. Preparation requirements, including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, are communicated clearly and accurately to staff.
- 2.4. Arrangements are made to ensure necessary resources and facilities at the exhibition are available and will be ready.
3. Supervise preparation
- 3.1. Potential exhibits are checked and progress monitored.
- 3.2. Staff is monitored against established preparation procedures and realistic time-lines.
- 3.3. Contingency plans are implemented to meet preparation shortfalls as required.
- 3.4. Staff are advised of any changes in preparation procedures and instructed accordingly.
4. Present exhibition
- 4.1. Checks on transport arrangements are made to ensure that transport is suitable and that exhibit will arrive in time.
- 4.2. Entries meet exhibition schedule requirements and procedural rules.
- 4.3. Exhibits are displayed to their best advantage and according to exhibition guidelines.
- 4.4. Promotional and sales opportunities are optimised and pursued as required.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
beef cattle
dairy cattle
sheep
pigs
poultry
goats.
Procedure may include:
halter training
leading
grooming
clipping
care of hooves and horns
special feed supplementation
presentation techniques
use of show equipment
special transport requirements
avoidance of stress,
show protocols.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
beef cattle
dairy cattle
sheep
pigs
poultry
goats.
Procedure may include:
halter training
leading
grooming
clipping
care of hooves and horns
special feed supplementation
presentation techniques
use of show equipment
special transport requirements
avoidance of stress,
show protocols.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competency is demonstrated in this standard if the candidate is able to:
identify potential exhibits against selection criteria to accurately select livestock/fleeces
train animals to be led and presented in competition
organise entries, resources and facilities for showing
arrange and prepare for transport
present exhibits to best advantage
promote the product to clients and pursue sales opportunities.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competency is demonstrated in this standard if the candidate is able to:
identify potential exhibits against selection criteria to accurately select livestock/fleeces
train animals to be led and presented in competition
organise entries, resources and facilities for showing
arrange and prepare for transport
present exhibits to best advantage
promote the product to clients and pursue sales opportunities.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3606 | RTE4115A | Plan to exhibit livestock or fleece | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ00 | AHCLSK317 | Plan to exhibit livestock | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |