Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:12 PM AWST
22/07/2026 2:12 PM AWST
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Carry out birthing duties
Carry out birthing duties
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK203A
AHCLSK203A
State Code
D6933
D6933
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
22/12/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the process of assisting animals and their newborn at birthing and defines the standard required to: implement predator control strategies; recognise signs of imminent birthing of animals; apply contingency measures for birthing in the event of adverse weather conditions; monitor birthing and provide assistance if required, or refer on if birthing difficulties require veterinary assistance; recognise abnormalities in newborn animals and provide a non threatening environment and access to adequate feed and water immediately post birthing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for birthing
- 1.1. Animal records are checked and anticipated birthing date confirmed where possible.
- 1.2. Condition and health status of pregnant animal is assessed and monitored prior to imminent birthing.
- 1.3. Birthing equipment, resources and materials are checked and prepared for use.
- 1.4. Females are given access to shelter to give birth in severe weather conditions.
- 1.5. Hazards in assisting with birthing are identified and safe work practices followed.
2. Assist at the birthing process
- 2.1. Environment and animals are monitored to ensure birth progresses normally.
- 2.2. Animals giving birth are handled calmly with minimal disruption to the process.
- 2.3. Animals experiencing birthing difficulties are identified and intervention is carried out within procedures.
- 2.4. Supervisor or veterinary advice is sought if birth complications cannot be resolved.
3. Provide post-birthing assistance
- 3.1. Post-birthing health and bonding of female and newborn is monitored.
- 3.2. Birthing environment, facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe, hygienic and operational state and faults are reported or fixed.
- 3.3. Record of birth is kept if required.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock birthing may include:
pigs
goats
alpacas
sheep.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock birthing may include:
pigs
goats
alpacas
sheep.
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:
implement predator control strategies
recognise signs of imminent birthing of animals
apply contingency measures for birthing in the event of adverse weather conditions
monitor birthing and provide assistance if required, or refer on if birthing difficulties require veterinary assistance
recognise abnormalities in newborn animals
provide a non threatening environment and access to adequate feed and water immediately post birthing.
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:
implement predator control strategies
recognise signs of imminent birthing of animals
apply contingency measures for birthing in the event of adverse weather conditions
monitor birthing and provide assistance if required, or refer on if birthing difficulties require veterinary assistance
recognise abnormalities in newborn animals
provide a non threatening environment and access to adequate feed and water immediately post birthing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6203 | RTE2124B | Carry out birthing duties | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN15 | AHCLSK203 | Carry out birthing duties | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |