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Implement and monitor animal welfare programs

Implement and monitor animal welfare programs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK404A
State Code
D6982
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
08/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers implementing and monitoring animal welfare programs and defines the standard required to: provide information to the work group about animal welfare; facilitate the participation of workers in complying with animal welfare guidelines; implement and monitor enterprise programs for animal welfare; deal with animal welfare emergencies; maintain animal welfare records including staff training.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Provide information about animal welfare
  • 1.1. Relevant provisions of animal welfare legislation and codes of practice are accurately and clearly explained to the work group.
  • 1.2. Information on enterprise animal welfare policies, procedures and programs is provided in a readily accessible manner and is accurately and clearly explained to the work group.
  • 1.3. Information about identified animal welfare requirements is regularly provided and is accurately and clearly explained to the work group.
2. Facilitate the participation of workers in animal welfare compliance
  • 2.1. Enterprise procedures for compliance on animal welfare issues are implemented and monitored.
  • 2.2. Procedures whereby workers report animal welfare hazards, risks and action taken to control risks, are clearly described to the work group.
  • 2.3. Issues raised on animal welfare are dealt with and resolved promptly or referred to the appropriate personnel for resolution in accordance with workplace procedures.
3. Implement and monitor enterprise animal welfare procedures
  • 3.1. Existing and potential hazards to animal welfare which are identified are reported so that effective remedial measures are implemented.
  • 3.2. Work procedures to control animal welfare risks are implemented by the work group and regular monitoring occurs to ensure ongoing adherence and effectiveness of animal practices.
  • 3.3. Inadequacies in allocation of resources to ensure animal welfare are identified and reported to management.
4. Implement workplace procedures for dealing with animal welfare emergencies
  • 4.1. Workplace procedures for dealing with animal welfare emergencies are implemented where necessary to ensure that prompt and effective control action is taken.
  • 4.2. Animal welfare emergencies are reported in accordance with established enterprise procedures.
  • 4.3. Measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risk of animal welfare emergencies are implemented.
5. Implement and monitor enterprise procedures for providing animal welfare training
  • 5.1. Animal welfare induction and training needs are identified accurately.
  • 5.2. Arrangements are made for meeting identified animal welfare training needs in both on and off-the-job training programs in consultation with relevant parties.
6. Implement and monitor enterprise procedures for maintaining animal welfare record
  • 6.1. Animal welfare records for work area are accurately and legibly completed in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements for record keeping.
  • 6.2. Aggregate information from animal welfare records is used to identify potential hazards to animal welfare and monitor compliance procedures within work area according to enterprise procedures and within scope of responsibilities.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animal welfare programs may include:
those within the full range of livestock production enterprises.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
provide information to the work group about animal welfare
facilitate the participation of workers in complying with animal welfare guidelines
implement and monitor enterprise programs for animal welfare
deal with animal welfare emergencies
maintain animal welfare records including staff training.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3515 RTE4120A Implement and monitor animal welfare programs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR60 AHCLSK404 Implement and monitor animal welfare programs Unit of competency