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Handle livestock using basic techniques

Handle livestock using basic techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK224
State Code
OFF58
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 safely move, draft and control livestock using basic methods and procedures in an agricultural workplace.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 work 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 to handle livestock
  • 1.1 Discuss work requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary
  • 1.2 Identify workplace health and safety hazards and report to supervisor
  • 1.3 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 1.4 Identify, prepare and maintain livestock handling areas, gates and access routes
  • 1.5 Prepare and use handling equipment according to supervisor instructions and safe working practices
  • 1.6 Check and report missing, faulty or unsafe tools, equipment or PPE to supervisor
2. Handle livestock
  • 2.1 Locate and identify livestock for handling
  • 2.2 Observe and anticipate behavioural characteristics of livestock and use appropriate handling methods
  • 2.3 Move livestock to designated handling areas and carry out procedures to control, draft and sort livestock using good stock handling techniques and according to workplace animal welfare practices
  • 2.4 Carry out restraint procedures safely and with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock according to workplace animal welfare practices
  • 2.5 Monitor and anticipate livestock behaviour during moving and drafting processes to ensure wellbeing of livestock and safety of handlers
  • 2.6 Conduct count or tally of livestock numbers and record or report as required
  • 2.7 Identify environmental implications associated with livestock production and report to supervisor
3. Complete handling procedure
  • 3.1 Confirm livestock dispersal plan with supervisor as required
  • 3.2 Prepare gates and access routes for livestock departure
  • 3.3 Move livestock to designated areas using good stock handling techniques
  • 3.4 Ensure adequate clean water and feed at destination
  • 3.5 Dispose of livestock residues and waste according to environmental practices and supervisor instructions
  • 3.6 Clean and maintain handling areas and equipment, and store equipment and materials according to supervisor instructions
  • 3.7 Report work outcomes, handling area maintenance requirements, and faults, wear or damage of equipment to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR31 AHCLSK205 Handle livestock using basic techniques Unit of competency