Unit of competency Outline

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Oversee animal marking operations

Oversee animal marking operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK426
State Code
OFF75
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 oversee animal marking operations.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to oversee animal marking operations. 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.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.This unit applies to livestock producers and those with supervisory responsibilities within livestock production workplaces.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare marking plan
  • 1.1 Obtain and clarify marking operations information and instructions
  • 1.2 Coordinate timing of marking and calendar of operations to minimise animal growth checks
  • 1.3 Determine animal groupings, marking operations and sequencing
  • 1.4 Assess and determine resource requirements according to workplace budgetary constraints
  • 1.5 Prepare marking plan that maintains sufficient flexibility to adapt to changes during marking operations
2. Coordinate and arrange resources
  • 2.1 Organise locations for undertaking marking operations and facilities according to marking schedule requirements
  • 2.2 Arrange equipment, materials and health treatments on site
  • 2.3 Confirm staff and brief them on safety, task and operational requirements
  • 2.4 Identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace, and implement control measures to manage risks according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 2.5 Time and supervise marking operations to ensure mismothering is minimised and animal welfare requirements are met
3. Monitor marking operation
  • 3.1 Monitor implementation of marking plan for efficiency and effectiveness in terms of achieving workplace objectives and animal welfare requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor condition and health status of animals, take appropriate action to rectify risks to animal welfare, and report abnormalities where necessary
  • 3.3 Maintain effective worksite communication to ensure efficient workflow and to address problems
  • 3.4 Document data with regard to operational processes and outcomes for continual assessment and management planning
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP61 AHCLSK406 Oversee animal marking operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA4 AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification