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Clean out production sheds

Clean out production sheds

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK213
State Code
BAO18
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
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to clean out sheds used for the production of livestock.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.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 to clean shed
  • 1.1 Confirm work to be undertaken with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards and seek advice from supervisor for implementation of suitable risk controls
  • 1.3 Select, maintain and use suitable personal protective equipment
  • 1.4 Identify the potential environmental and biosecurity impacts of cleaning the shed and seek advice from supervisor for managing these impacts
  • 1.5 Raise, dismantle or remove equipment from the shed for cleaning and clean equipment to appropriate industry standards
  • 1.6 Cover or seal electrical switchboards and other equipment to prevent entry of water if appropriate
2. Clean shed and surrounds
  • 2.1 Service and prepare machinery for cleaning operation
  • 2.2 Remove and dispose of litter where these are used
  • 2.3 Remove and dispose of manure appropriately
  • 2.4 Remove dust and cobwebs from all surfaces
  • 2.5 Service filters and flush drinker lines and tanks
  • 2.6 Empty and clean silos where appropriate
  • 2.7 Prepare and use cleaning agents in line with safe working procedures
  • 2.8 Air shed to completely remove traces or vapours of the cleaning agent prior to re-entry of staff and re-installation of equipment
  • 2.9 Handle chemical agents safely and use in accordance with relevant work health and safety and industry practices
  • 2.10 Dry clean electrical equipment
  • 2.11 Ensure run-off from cleaning activity complies with enterprise, industry and regulatory effluent and waste management procedures
  • 2.12 Ensure all cleaning and hygiene processes are completed to industry standards
3. Complete cleaning operation
  • 3.1 Clean and store equipment appropriately at end of operation
  • 3.2 Dispose of containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the cleaning operations appropriately
  • 3.3 Complete records and documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6943 AHCLSK213A Clean out production sheds Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF52 AHCLSK230 Clean out production sheds Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BJB6 AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification