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Identify and draft livestock

Identify and draft livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK308
State Code
BAN81
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and draft or sort animals for sale, breeding or other enterprise requirements.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 broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.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. Identify animals
  • 1.1 Identify criteria for animal selection clarified from production and marketing information and supervisor or management instructions.
  • 1.2 Implement procedures to control and sort livestock which comply with enterprise animal welfare and work health and safety policies
  • 1.3 Identify and separate animals according to unit selection criteria
  • 1.4 Apply identification devices safely and humanely
  • 1.5 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls
  • 1.6 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment
2. Assess and select animals
  • 2.1 Assess animals to comply with industry and enterprise criteria and guidelines
  • 2.2 Rank and select animals selected using performance records, weight, sex or other organisational criteria
  • 2.3 Record and report selection
  • 2.4 Observe accepted guidelines and industry norms for prescribed medication withholding periods when selecting animals
  • 2.5 Complete and maintain records and documentation
  • 2.6 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6953 AHCLSK308A Identify and draft livestock Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF11 AHCLSK350 Identify and draft livestock Unit of competency