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Comply with industry animal welfare requirements

Comply with industry animal welfare requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK368
State Code
OFF32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with industry animal welfare requirements in the production of livestock.The unit applies to individuals who comply with industry animal welfare requirements 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. Determine and identify animal welfare requirements
  • 1.1 Determine legislative, regulatory, industry and workplace animal welfare requirements
  • 1.2 Identify workplace animal welfare concerns
  • 1.3 Propose actions that can be taken to address identified workplace animal welfare concerns
2. Comply with animal welfare requirements
  • 2.1 Carry out livestock activities according to animal welfare standards, guidelines, procedures and workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Report animal welfare non-compliance issues to supervisor
  • 2.3 Take appropriate corrective action as advised by supervisor and according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Complete appropriate record keeping of workplace animal welfare concerns and actions taken
3. Participate in animal welfare process
  • 3.1 Recognise animal welfare issues in the workplace, report to supervisor or management and take appropriate corrective action as required
  • 3.2 Participate in workplace or industry animal welfare induction, training and programs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS55 AHCLSK331 Comply with industry animal welfare requirements Unit of competency