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Rear newborn and young livestock

Rear newborn and young livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK357
State Code
OFF44
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
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to rear newborn and young livestock.The unit applies to individuals who rear newborn and young livestock under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for care of newborn and young
  • 1.1 Select, check and prepare facilities, equipment and supplies needed to provide care
  • 1.2 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 1.3 Check and report faulty or unsafe equipment, supplies or PPE to supervisor
  • 1.4 Assess and prepare for the needs of newborn and young animals
  • 1.5 Implement and observe feeding routines
  • 1.6 Follow workplace hygiene, health and safety and environment requirements
  • 1.7 Handle newborn and young animals using good stock handling techniques and according to animal welfare practices
2. Provide care for newborn and young
  • 2.1 Provide colostrum, milk replacer, feed or feed supplements to address newborn or young livestock requirements
  • 2.2 Monitor relationship between mother and young and implement strategies to address any problems
  • 2.3 Maintain and monitor feeding, water and shelter areas for correct operation, cleanliness and hygiene
  • 2.4 Treat routine health and feeding problems
3. Monitor health of newborn and young
  • 3.1 Monitor newborn and young against benchmarks for growth, health and development
  • 3.2 Take appropriate action for sick, weak, orphaned and injured newborn and young
  • 3.3 Seek veterinary assistance for complex health and feeding problems
  • 3.4 Separate and return newborn and young requiring routine husbandry and health procedures
4. Meet ongoing requirements
  • 4.1 Identify and wean young animals according to weaning program
  • 4.2 Identify and meet feeding requirements
  • 4.3 Handle animals regularly according to workplace requirements
  • 4.4 Keep and maintain records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR40 AHCLSK318 Rear newborn and young livestock Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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