Unit of competency Outline
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Handle livestock using basic techniques
Handle livestock using basic techniques
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK205A
AHCLSK205A
State Code
D6935
D6935
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
30/11/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the functions required to move, draft and control livestock using basic methods and procedures in an agricultural enterprise and defines the standard required to: prepare handling areas, gates and access routes for livestock movement; monitor and anticipate livestock behaviour; identify and draft livestock for handling operations; move and control livestock and minimise undue stress and risk to livestock and handlers.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for handling livestock
- 1.1. Livestock handling areas, gates and access routes are identified, prepared and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
- 1.2. Livestock are located and identified for handling according to supervisor's instructions.
- 1.3. Behavioural characteristics of livestock are observed, anticipated and appropriate handling methods selected.
- 1.4. Handling equipment is selected, checked for soundness and prepared for use according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
- 1.5. Hazards in the workplace are recognised and safety concerns reported.
2. Handle livestock
- 2.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- 2.2. Procedures to control, draft and sort livestock are conducted with due care according to OHS and animal welfare requirements.
- 2.3. Restraint procedures are carried out safely and with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock according to OHS and animal welfare requirements.
- 2.4. Livestock behaviour is continually monitored and anticipated during moving and drafting processes to ensure wellbeing of livestock and safety of handlers.
- 2.5. Livestock count is conducted and recorded according to enterprise requirements.
- 2.6. Environmental implications associated with livestock production are recognised and reported to the supervisor.
3. Complete handling procedure
- 3.1. Livestock handling operations are completed as instructed, and gates and access routes prepared for livestock departure according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.2. Handling areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained and surplus materials stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
- 3.3. Handling area maintenance requirements and equipment faults or malfunctions are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.4. Livestock residues and waste are disposed of according to OHS and enterprise environmental practices.
- 3.5. Relevant information is recorded and reported according to enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
beef cattle
dairy cattle
sheep
alpacas
goats.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
beef cattle
dairy cattle
sheep
alpacas
goats.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
prepare handling areas, gates and access routes for livestock movement
monitor and anticipate livestock behaviour
identify and draft livestock for handling operations
move and control livestock
minimise undue stress and risk to livestock and handlers.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
prepare handling areas, gates and access routes for livestock movement
monitor and anticipate livestock behaviour
identify and draft livestock for handling operations
move and control livestock
minimise undue stress and risk to livestock and handlers.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3502 | RTE2118A | Handle livestock using basic techniques | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR31 | AHCLSK205 | Handle livestock using basic techniques | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D595 | MTM20111 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) | Qualification |