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Muster and move livestock

Muster and move livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK228
State Code
OFE99
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to muster and move livestock as part of a team.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, regulation, 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 muster
  • 1.1 Identify mustering equipment and requirements, and confirm with supervisor
  • 1.2 Confirm mustering method and transport requirements with supervisor
  • 1.3 Identify and access information relevant to livestock movement
  • 1.4 Identify workplace health and safety hazards and report to supervisor
  • 1.5 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 1.6 Check and report faulty or unsafe equipment or PPE to supervisor
2. Muster livestock
  • 2.1 Locate and assemble livestock identified in the muster plan in preparation for movement
  • 2.2 Carry out muster processes according to supervisor instructions and workplace animal welfare practices
3. Move livestock
  • 3.1 Carry out livestock movement using good stock handling techniques and according to workplace animal welfare practices
  • 3.2 Monitor and maintain livestock welfare during movement with adequate provision of rest, water and feeding points
  • 3.3 Confine livestock at destination and ensure adequate provision of water and feed
  • 3.4 Count and record number of livestock
  • 3.5 Follow workplace biosecurity policies according to supervisor instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL39 AHCLSK210 Muster and move livestock Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB6 AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification