Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare livestock for competition
Prepare livestock for competition
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK316A
AHCLSK316A
State Code
D6961
D6961
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of preparing and training livestock for competitive showing and defines the standard required to: plan for and provide livestock feed and water requirements; prepare livestock to competition standards; train livestock for showing, parade and present livestock for show.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow instructions to prepare livestock for showing
- 1.1. Livestock are identified and prepared for showing according to enterprise instructions.
- 1.2. Feed and water supplies are monitored and replenished, as required and feed records are maintained to enterprise requirements.
- 1.3. Health and welfare status of livestock is monitored and abnormalities are promptly reported according to enterprise requirements.
- 1.4. Facilities are monitored and maintained, and existing and potential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are recognised, risk assessed and reported to the supervisor.
2. Handle and groom livestock prior to competition
- 2.1. Appropriate handling and grooming equipment is selected, checked and used according to instructions and manufacturer's specifications.
- 2.2. Livestock are groomed for showing to competition standard according to instructions and enterprise requirements.
- 2.3. Livestock are conditioned to human handling and trained to the standard required for show handling and performance.
- 2.4. Handling procedures are conducted with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock, and maximum safety for livestock, handlers and other parties according to OHS and animal welfare requirements.
3. Present livestock
- 3.1. Equipment to be used in showing is checked for correct operation and prepared for presentation requirements.
- 3.2. Livestock are presented using handling techniques to exhibit livestock to best advantage according to competition and enterprise requirements.
- 3.3. Instructions and requests from competition officials are complied with.
- 3.4. Relevant information is reported and recorded according to enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
sheep
cattle
horses
goats
alpacas
pigs.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
sheep
cattle
horses
goats
alpacas
pigs.
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
plan for and provide livestock feed and water requirements
prepare livestock to competition standards
train livestock for showing
parade and present livestock for show.
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
plan for and provide livestock feed and water requirements
prepare livestock to competition standards
train livestock for showing
parade and present livestock for show.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6212 | RTE3133B | Prepare livestock for competition | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN67 | AHCLSK316 | Prepare livestock for competition | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D470 | AHC30410 | Certificate III in Pork Production | Qualification |