Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:29 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AHCLSK432

State Code
OFF72

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

089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution

Original Release Date

11/08/2025

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to arrange transport for farm produce or livestock.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to arrange transport for farm produce or livestock. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.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.This unit applies to those whose job roles include arranging and coordinating the transport of farm produce, fodder or livestock.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Confirm transport requirements

1.1 Confirm transport requirements according to workplace marketing and production plans
1.2 Confirm amount and type of farm produce and number of livestock to be transported, the pick-up or delivery requirements, and the route to be taken according to workplace instructions
1.3 Identify and comply with legislative requirements associated with the transport of farm produce or livestock

2. Prepare transport plan

2.1 Determine equipment, vehicles and resources required to transport farm produce or livestock, and arrange according to workplace requirements
2.2 Identify, seek and obtain relevant authorisations, permits or animal identification requirements according to legislative requirements
2.3 Document transport arrangements including pick-up and delivery details, and any requirement to unload livestock to allow for spelling
2.4 Document conditions to be maintained for produce, including separation for product integrity
2.5 Negotiate compensation or penalties for damage to produce or livestock, or obtain transport insurance
2.6 Ensure plan complies with workplace and legislative requirements for workplace health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity

3. Source and select carrier

3.1 Source carriers to ascertain availability, terms and conditions according to transport and workplace requirements
3.2 Contact carriers who satisfy the transport requirements to negotiate suitable costs, terms and cartage conditions
3.3 Select carrier and confirm negotiations with an agreement and insurance arrangements prepared accordingly

4. Coordinate transport arrangement

4.1 Ensure completion and accuracy of relevant documentation according to industry and legislative requirements
4.2 Communicate regularly with operational staff and contractors to confirm clarity and understanding of arrangements
4.3 Check and confirm scheduling arrangements and preparation of farm produce or livestock in readiness for transportation with workplace personnel

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAT92	AHCLSK414	Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BJA4	AHC40122	Certificate IV in Agriculture	Qualification