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Maintain livestock water supplies

Maintain livestock water supplies

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK305
State Code
BAR80
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain livestock water supplies.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.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. Identify maintenance requirements
  • 1.1 Check livestock water supplies for quality and inspect for signs of contamination or deterioration, and low or interrupted supply
  • 1.2 Check components of water supply systems for wear, deterioration or malfunctions
  • 1.3 Check and confirm Identified maintenance requirements according to the maintenance plan
2. Prepare for maintenance
  • 2.1 Select tools, equipment and materials appropriate to the job requirements and check for serviceability
  • 2.2 Identify faulty or unsafe tools and segregate for repair or replacement
  • 2.3 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • 2.4 Select and use personal protective equipment
3. Carry out maintenance procedures
  • 3.1 Maintain water systems and equipment to manufacturers specifications, livestock requirements and maintenance plan
  • 3.2 Carry out maintenance and repair of motors where necessary, including fault finding
  • 3.3 Report more complex faults and repair requirements to the supervisor
4. Complete maintenance activities
  • 4.1 Clean worksite, tools and materials, return to operating order and store
  • 4.2 Report malfunctions, faults, and wear or damage to tools for repair or replacement
  • 4.3 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6950 AHCLSK305A Maintain livestock water supplies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF88 AHCLSK347 Maintain livestock water supplies Unit of competency