Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 6:47 AM AWST
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Care for livestock in transit
Care for livestock in transit
Unit of competency
National Code
TLID3020A
TLID3020A
State Code
D5079
D5079
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/10/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
30/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare and care for livestock in transit, including making preparations to transport livestock, caring for and controlling livestock in transit, and using appropriate animal husbandry techniques, as required. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Prepare to transport livestock
- 1.1 Condition, quality and quantity of livestock to be transported is checked prior to transport operation in accordance with client requirements and workplace policy
- 1.2 Any poor quality livestock is identified and reported to specified personnel in accordance with workplace policy
- 1.3 Feed provisions and other requirements for livestock prior to and during transit are identified and organised
- 1.4 Portable stockyards are assembled as required
2Care for and control livestock in transit
- 2.1 Condition of livestock is regularly monitored during loading, transit and unloading and appropriate action is taken in terms of relevant government regulations, workplace policy, and humane and permit requirements
- 2.2 Working dogs and appropriate handling equipment are used to aid the handling of livestock during loading and unloading operations in accordance with regulations and workplace procedures
- 2.3 Required action is taken for the care and well-being of animals in the event of an accident during transit
- 2.4 Distressed stock is handled in an appropriate manner in accordance with government regulations and workplace policies
3Use animal husbandry techniques
- 3.1 Symptoms of animal diseases and parasites are identified and appropriate is action taken to control them in terms of relevant government regulations, workplace policy, and humane and permit requirements
- 3.2 Prescribed medication is administered to livestock in accordance with veterinary directions and workplace policy
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Livestock being cared for in transit may include any livestock able to be transported, such as:
sheep
cattle
horses
goats
pigs
chickens
Customers may be:
internal or external
Operations may be conducted:
in a range of work environments and weather conditions
by day or night
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
a workplace, warehouse or depot
in a vehicle on the road
at a client's workplace
Handling operations may be carried out both manually and with the aid of working dogs and livestock handling equipment, including:
cattle prods
restraining devices
portable cattle yards
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear
safety footwear
Information/documents may include:
industry codes and government regulations for the care of livestock during transit
workplace documentation
client instructions
workplace procedures and policies for the care of livestock during transit
codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
guidelines on livestock husbandry relevant to the care of livestock during transit
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
state/territory mass and loading regulations
Australian and state/territory regulations relevant to the care of livestock during transit
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Livestock being cared for in transit may include any livestock able to be transported, such as:
sheep
cattle
horses
goats
pigs
chickens
Customers may be:
internal or external
Operations may be conducted:
in a range of work environments and weather conditions
by day or night
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
a workplace, warehouse or depot
in a vehicle on the road
at a client's workplace
Handling operations may be carried out both manually and with the aid of working dogs and livestock handling equipment, including:
cattle prods
restraining devices
portable cattle yards
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear
safety footwear
Information/documents may include:
industry codes and government regulations for the care of livestock during transit
workplace documentation
client instructions
workplace procedures and policies for the care of livestock during transit
codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
guidelines on livestock husbandry relevant to the care of livestock during transit
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
state/territory mass and loading regulations
Australian and state/territory regulations relevant to the care of livestock during transit
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWM59 | TLID3020 | Care for livestock in transit | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W921 | TLI31210 | Certificate III in Driving Operations | Qualification |
| D595 | MTM20111 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) | Qualification |