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Carry out birthing duties

Carry out birthing duties

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK203
State Code
BAN15
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist animals and their newborn at birthing.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for birthing
  • 1.1 Check animal records and confirm anticipated birthing date where possible
  • 1.2 Check condition and health status of pregnant animal and monitor prior to imminent birthing
  • 1.3 Check birthing equipment, resources and materials and prepare for use
  • 1.4 Give females access to shelter to give birth in during severe weather conditions
  • 1.5 Identify hazards and report to supervisor
  • 1.6 Use safe work practices
2. Assist at the birthing process
  • 2.1 Monitor environment and animals to ensure birth progresses normally
  • 2.2 Check for presence of predators and implement control measures where necessary and report to supervisor
  • 2.3 Handle animals calmly with minimal disruption to the birthing process and in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
  • 2.4 Identify animals experiencing birthing difficulties and intervene as appropriate
  • 2.5 Seek supervisor or veterinary advice if birth complications cannot be resolved
3. Provide post-birthing assistance
  • 3.1 Monitor post-birthing health and bonding of female and newborn
  • 3.2 Maintain birthing environment, facilities and equipment in a safe, hygienic and operational state and report or fix faults
  • 3.3 Keep records of birth
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6933 AHCLSK203A Carry out birthing duties Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU83 AHCLSK219 Carry out birthing duties Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification