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Prepare livestock for competition

Prepare livestock for competition

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK316
State Code
BAN67
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 prepare and train livestock for competitive showing.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. Follow instructions to prepare livestock for showing
  • 1.1 Identify and prepare livestock for showing
  • 1.2 Monitor feed and water supplies and replenish as required
  • 1.3 Maintain feed records
  • 1.4 Monitor health and welfare status of livestock and report abnormalities
  • 1.5 Monitor and maintain facilities
  • 1.6 Identify hazards, assess risks and report to the supervisor
2. Handle and groom livestock prior to competition
  • 2.1 Select, check and use appropriate handling and grooming equipment
  • 2.2 Condition livestock to human handling and train to the standard required for show handling and performance
  • 2.3 Groom livestock for showing to competition standard
  • 2.4 Carry out handling procedures with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock, and maximum safety for livestock, handlers and other parties and in line with animal welfare requirements
3. Present livestock
  • 3.1 Check equipment to be used in showing for correct operation and prepare for presentation requirements
  • 3.2 Present livestock using handling techniques to exhibit livestock to best advantage according to competition requirements
  • 3.3 Comply with instructions and requests from competition officials
  • 3.4 Report and record relevant information in compliance with legislation and enterprise requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6961 AHCLSK316A Prepare livestock for competition Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF46 AHCLSK355 Prepare and present livestock for competition Unit of competency