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Apply animal welfare principles to handling and husbandry of livestock

Apply animal welfare principles to handling and husbandry of livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK217
State Code
BAO64
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
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply animal welfare principles to the handling and husbandry of animals to ensure their welfare. 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 own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.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. Identify animal welfare requirements
  • 1.1 Identify legislative, regulatory and industry animal welfare requirements
  • 1.2 Identify the principles of animal welfare
2. Comply with animal welfare requirements
  • 2.1 Follow enterprise work health and safety policies
  • 2.2 Carry out animal handling and husbandry activities in compliance with relevant animal welfare codes of practice and workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Recognise animal welfare issues in the workplace and report to supervisor or management
  • 2.4 Take appropriate corrective action as instructed by supervisor
  • 2.5 Complete appropriate record keeping of workplace animal welfare concerns and actions taken as required
3. Participate in animal welfare process
  • 3.1 Participate in workplace or industry animal welfare induction programs and training
  • 3.2 Participate in workplace or industry animal welfare emergency training
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF10 AHCLSK234 Apply animal welfare principles to handling and husbandry of livestock Unit of competency