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Load and unload livestock

Load and unload livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK207
State Code
BAP93
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
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to load and unload animals for transport.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. Check facilities and equipment for sound working conditions
  • 1.1 Identify facilities and equipment required for the task and confirm with supervisor
  • 1.2 Prepare loading facilities and equipment according to enterprise procedures
  • 1.3 Check the work site, facilities and equipment for hazards and operation, control risks where appropriate and report safety concerns to supervisor
  • 1.4 Carry out or organise repairs and maintenance of facilities and equipment required for loading or unloading livestock where necessary
  • 1.5 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit
2. Load animals
  • 2.1 Identify, muster, yard or secure animals using safe working methods in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
  • 2.2 Inspect animals for signs of ill health, injury or abnormal behaviours and separate animals unsuitable for transport
  • 2.3 Prepare animals for transport
  • 2.4 Record identification details of animals and fit individual animal tags as required
  • 2.5 Count, record and load livestock safely and with minimal stress to ensure no injury to co-workers or animals in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
  • 2.6 Complete vendor declarations and any other required documentation
3. Unload animals
  • 3.1 Unload livestock in a safe manner to ensure no injury to other workers or animals
  • 3.2 Record numbers and individual identification details of livestock
  • 3.3 Inspect livestock for signs of ill health, injury or abnormal behaviours and report to appropriate persons
  • 3.4 Check documentation and reach agreement on condition of animals with the receiving or dispatching party where required
4. Perform appropriate animal health procedure
  • 4.1 Sort stock, and separate distressed, injured or ill livestock if required
  • 4.2 Undertake animal health treatments off truck if required
  • 4.3 Feed and water animals as instructed
  • 4.4 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6937 AHCLSK207A Load and unload livestock Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF56 AHCLSK226 Load and unload livestock Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BJB6 AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
AD651 AMPSS00055 Transport Livestock Skill Set Skill set