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Carry out alpaca handling and husbandry operations

Carry out alpaca handling and husbandry operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK215
State Code
BAQ08
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to move and control alpacas using basic handling methods and procedures.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.This 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.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to handle alpacas
  • 1.1 Identify, prepare and maintain alpaca handling areas, gates and access routes
  • 1.2 Locate and identify alpacas for handling according to supervisor instructions
  • 1.3 Observe and anticipate behavioural characteristics of alpacas and select appropriate handling methods
  • 1.4 Select, check for soundness and prepare handling equipment
  • 1.5 Identify hazards and report to supervisor
  • 1.6 Recognise hazards to animals and report to supervisor
  • 1.7 Observe site quarantine and other biosecurity protocols
  • 1.8 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment
2. Handle alpacas
  • 2.1 Follow procedures to control and sort alpacas safely and in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
  • 2.2 Classify alpacas according to age, sex and husbandry tasks to be performed
  • 2.3 Carry out restraint procedures with minimum stress and discomfort to alpacas
  • 2.4 Transport alpacas when required according to animal welfare requirements
  • 2.5 Monitor and anticipate alpaca behaviour during moving and handling processes to ensure wellbeing of alpacas and safety of handlers
  • 2.6 Conduct alpaca count record
  • 2.7 Recognise environmental impacts of alpaca handling and husbandry tasks and report to supervisor
3. Carry out alpaca husbandry tasks
  • 3.1 Carry out alpaca husbandry safely and in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
  • 3.2 Identify unhealthy stock and abnormal conditions and behaviour and report
  • 3.3 Provide adequate feed and clean water to stock
  • 3.4 Recognise plants poisonous to alpacas and report to supervisor
4. Complete alpaca handling activities
  • 4.1 Complete alpaca husbandry tasks as instructed, and prepare gates and access routes for alpacas' departure
  • 4.2 Clean and maintain handling areas and equipment and store surplus materials
  • 4.3 Report equipment faults or malfunctions
  • 4.4 Dispose of alpaca residues and waste appropriately
  • 4.5 Record and report relevant information about particular animals and the husbandry tasks performed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6945 AHCLSK215A Carry out alpaca handling and husbandry operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF19 AHCLSK232 Carry out alpaca handling and husbandry operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification