Unit of competency Outline

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Unload livestock

Unload livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP2009A
State Code
W6890
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/02/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2010
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
21/07/2010
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to unload animals from transport. It requires a working knowledge of animal handling techniques and associated facilities and equipment. The work is likely to be carried out under routine supervision within enterprise guidelines.Competency requires an awareness of legislative requirements with regard to animal welfare.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check facilities and equipment
  • 1.1. Required facilities and equipment are identified.
  • 1.2. The work site, facilities and equipment are checked for hazards.
  • 1.3. Repairs and maintenance of facilities and equipment required for the unloading of livestock are carried out or reported where necessary.
  • 1.4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing is used and stored.
2. Unload animals
  • 2.1. Animals are unloaded in a safe manner to comply with animal welfare, company and regulatory requirements.
  • 2.2. Livestock is identified, counted and recorded according to enterprise procedures.
  • 2.3. Workplace records are maintained according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 2.4. Documentation is completed according to regulatory and transporter requirements.
  • 2.5. Agreement on condition of animals is reached with the transporter.
3. Perform appropriate animal health procedures
  • 3.1. Stock is sorted, if required, with sick or injured stock segregated according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 3.2. Animal health treatments are performed off truck as instructed.
  • 3.3. Animals are fed and watered to enterprise requirements.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D8772 MTMP2009B Unload livestock Unit of competency
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