Unit of competency Outline

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Brand livestock

Brand livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK237
State Code
OFF14
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
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and brand livestock.The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable 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.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to brand livestock
  • 1.1 Discuss work requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary
  • 1.2 Clean and prepare branding equipment and materials according to supervisor instructions and safe work practices
  • 1.3 Identify workplace health and safety hazards and report to supervisor
  • 1.4 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to task
  • 1.5 Check and report faulty or unsafe equipment, materials or PPE to supervisor
2. Identify and brand livestock
  • 2.1 Move livestock using good stock handling techniques in readiness for branding
  • 2.2 Assess and control risks prior to carrying out branding activity
  • 2.3 Use good stock handling techniques to restrain livestock for safety of animal, handler and branding officer
  • 2.4 Identify location on animal for applying brand according to workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Apply correct timing and techniques required to achieve a legible and lasting brand
  • 2.6 Brand livestock according to safe workplace practices and animal welfare requirements
3. Complete branding operation
  • 3.1 Record and report animal numbers during and on completion of operations according to supervisor instructions
  • 3.2 Prepare and move animals away from branding area to a suitable recovery area, along a planned route using good stock handling techniques
  • 3.3 Mother-up young livestock where required as soon as possible once branding is completed
  • 3.4 Clean, maintain and store branding equipment according to supervisor instructions
  • 3.5 Return materials to store and dispose of waste according to workplace environment and biosecurity policies and procedures
  • 3.6 Report work outcomes, and faults, wear or damage of equipment to supervisor
  • 3.7 Monitor livestock behaviour and welfare post-branding
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