Unit of competency Outline

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Support livestock work

Support livestock work

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK103
State Code
OFF21
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
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake livestock work under direct supervision and to support the work of others.The unit applies to individuals who support livestock work while working alongside a supervisor, exercising limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters. They identify and seek help with simple 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, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for livestock work
  • 1.1 Collect required materials, tools, equipment and machinery according to lists provided and supervisor instructions
  • 1.2 Fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to job requirements
  • 1.3 Use correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials and equipment
  • 1.4 Check and report faulty or unsafe tools, equipment, machinery and PPE to supervisor
  • 1.5 Recognise and report workplace hazards to supervisor
2. Undertake livestock work as directed
  • 2.1 Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor, and seek clarification when necessary
  • 2.2 Interact with staff and customers in a professional manner
  • 2.3 Undertake livestock work in a safe, hygienic and environmentally appropriate manner
  • 2.4 Handle livestock using good stock handling techniques and according to workplace animal welfare practices
  • 2.5 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor
3. Handle materials and equipment
  • 3.1 Handle and transport materials, tools, equipment and machinery according to supervisor instructions and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Store, recycle or dispose of waste material according to supervisor instructions
4. Clean up on completion of work
  • 4.1 Maintain a clean and safe work site
  • 4.2 Return materials to store or dispose of appropriately
  • 4.3 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery according to supervisor instructions
  • 4.4 Report work outcomes and faults, wear or damage of tools, equipment or machinery to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS52 AHCLSK101 Support extensive livestock work Unit of competency
BAS40 AHCLSK102 Support intensive livestock work Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB9 AHC10222 Certificate I in Agriculture Qualification