Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:50 AM AWST
22/07/2026 6:50 AM AWST
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Develop livestock health and welfare strategies
Develop livestock health and welfare strategies
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK504A
AHCLSK504A
State Code
D6999
D6999
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/06/2014
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
25/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the functions required to: design and implement preventative health treatment and programs for livestock and defines the standard required to identify common livestock diseases; develop prevention and treatment strategies for diseases; handle and use veterinary medicines; maintain records of animal health treatment; implement a risk management approach to managing animal health.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine health strategy for livestock
- 1.1. Livestock condition is monitored and risks to health and welfare are identified based on property history, type of livestock and external disease threats.
- 1.2. A program of monitoring parasite and disease status is implemented.
- 1.3. Preventative health strategies based on integrated controls and production requirements are documented in a livestock health plan.
- 1.4. Treatments based on veterinary medicines are integrated with other parasite and disease control strategies, if applicable.
- 1.5. Treatment program, procedures and operations are planned to meet livestock health requirements, legislative and enterprise requirements.
- 1.6. Facilities and equipment required to implement health strategy are identified and arranged according to industry standards and enterprise requirements.
- 1.7. Staff is briefed with details of treatment programs, schedules and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues.
2. Implement treatment program
- 2.1. Diagnosis of livestock condition is made systematically with reference to all symptoms and signs according to veterinary guidelines.
- 2.2. Complex problems or signs of disease are referred for specialist advice and treatment.
- 2.3. Treatment is planned and administered according to veterinary guidelines, legislative requirements, and animal welfare codes of practice.
- 2.4. Control measures are carried out as required to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- 2.5. Procedures for reporting notifiable diseases are implemented according to legislative requirements.
3. Manage livestock welfare
- 3.1. Requirements of the animal welfare code of practice are integrated into the production plan and enterprise procedures.
- 3.2. Livestock are continually monitored for access to feed and water and health status.
- 3.3. Injured or sick animals are treated and monitored, or euthanased if required.
- 3.4. Susceptible animals are provided with adequate shade and shelter.
- 3.5. Welfare issues are documented and accurate records are maintained according to industry standards, legislative and enterprise requirements.
4. Monitor health strategy
- 4.1. Withholding periods for veterinary medicines are noted and complied with according to manufacturer's instructions and legislative requirements.
- 4.2. Livestock are monitored post-treatment for evidence of treatment effectiveness and any further health problems.
- 4.3. Treatment outcomes and processes are reviewed for effective management planning and best practice.
- 4.4. Animal health procedures are evaluated in a review of the animal health plan.
- 4.5. Travel and quarantine restrictions are identified and complied with.
- 4.6. Surplus health supplies are stored according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise requirements.
- 4.7. Data is documented and accurate records are maintained according to industry standards, legislative and enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
sheep
goats
beef cattle
alpacas
deer
dairy cattle
pigs.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
sheep
goats
beef cattle
alpacas
deer
dairy cattle
pigs.
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:
identify common livestock diseases
develop prevention and treatment strategies for diseases
handle and use veterinary medicines
maintain records of animal health treatment
implement a risk management approach to managing animal health.
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:
identify common livestock diseases
develop prevention and treatment strategies for diseases
handle and use veterinary medicines
maintain records of animal health treatment
implement a risk management approach to managing animal health.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3485 | RTE5104A | Develop livestock health and welfare strategies | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ83 | AHCLSK504 | Develop livestock health and welfare strategies | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D513 | AHC50110 | Diploma of Agriculture | Qualification |
| J271 | AHC51812 | Diploma of Organic Farming | Qualification |
| D514 | AHC50210 | Diploma of Pork Production | Qualification |
| J796 | AHC50213 | Diploma of Pork Production | Qualification |