Unit of competency Outline
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Oversee animal marking operations
Oversee animal marking operations
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK406A
AHCLSK406A
State Code
D6984
D6984
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/02/2012
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
13/02/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers overseeing animal marking operations and defines the standard required to: co-ordinate staff, equipment and resources; determine efficient animal grouping and sequencing of marking operations; prepare and implement a work plan for marking; monitor the health and well-being of animals after marking; maintain accurate data records.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare marking plan
- 1.1. Information and instructions with regard to marking operations are obtained and clarified in line with enterprise objectives.
- 1.2. The timing of marking reflects the calendar of operations and minimises growth checks.
- 1.3. Animal groupings, marking operations and sequencing are determined.
- 1.4. Resource requirements are assessed and determined within enterprise budgetary constraints.
- 1.5. Marking plan is prepared and is sufficiently flexible to adapt to changes during marking operations.
2. Co-ordinate and arrange resources
- 2.1. Suitable locations for undertaking marking operations and facilities are located and arranged to meet requirements of marking schedules.
- 2.2. Equipment, materials and health treatments are arranged and provided on site.
- 2.3. Staff are confirmed and provided with safety, task and operational briefings.
- 2.4. Safe and risk assessed workplace environment is maintained in line with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements.
- 2.5. Marking operations are timed and supervised to ensure mismothering is minimised and animal welfare requirements are met.
3. Monitor marking operation
- 3.1. Implementation of marking plan is monitored for efficiency and effectiveness in terms of achieving enterprise objectives.
- 3.2. Condition and health status of animals is monitored and abnormalities are reported in line with enterprise and animal welfare requirements.
- 3.3. Effective worksite communication is maintained to ensure efficient workflow and address immediate problems.
- 3.4. Data with regard to operational processes and outcomes are documented for continual assessment and management planning.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
sheep
goats
pigs
alpacas
deer
beef cattle
dairy cattle.
Marking may include:
castrating
tagging
tailing
pizzle dropping
notching
vaccinating
tattooing
micro-chipping
branding
dehorning
trimming eye teeth
identifying abnormalities or faults and marking animals for culling.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
sheep
goats
pigs
alpacas
deer
beef cattle
dairy cattle.
Marking may include:
castrating
tagging
tailing
pizzle dropping
notching
vaccinating
tattooing
micro-chipping
branding
dehorning
trimming eye teeth
identifying abnormalities or faults and marking animals for culling.
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:
co-ordinate staff, equipment and resources
determine efficient animal grouping and sequencing of marking operations
prepare and implement a work plan for marking
monitor the health and well-being of animals after marking
maintain accurate data records.
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:
co-ordinate staff, equipment and resources
determine efficient animal grouping and sequencing of marking operations
prepare and implement a work plan for marking
monitor the health and well-being of animals after marking
maintain accurate data records.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3591 | RTE4109A | Oversee animal marking operations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP61 | AHCLSK406 | Oversee animal marking operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |
| J274 | AHC41612 | Certificate IV in Organic Farming | Qualification |