Unit of competency Outline
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Muster and move livestock
Muster and move livestock
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK210A
AHCLSK210A
State Code
D6940
D6940
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 process of working as part of a team to muster and move livestock and defines the standard required to: implement directions for mustering; monitor and anticipate livestock behaviour; muster and move livestock along prepared routes in a calm and controlled manner; monitor welfare of mustered stock.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for muster
- 1.1. Mustering requirements are identified and confirmed.
- 1.2. Transport requirements are arranged and checked and confirmed for operation.
- 1.3. Additional information relevant to livestock movements is identified and accessed.
- 1.4. Potential and existing hazards to health and safety are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor.
2. Carry out muster
- 2.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- 2.2. Livestock identified in the muster plan are located and aggregated in preparation for movement.
- 2.3. Muster processes are conducted according to enterprise requirements.
3. Move livestock
- 3.1. Livestock movement is conducted with minimal stress to livestock and without damage to person, property or environment.
- 3.2. Livestock welfare is monitored and maintained during movement with adequate provision of rest, water and feeding points.
- 3.3. Livestock are confined and pastured at destination, counted and recorded according to enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
beef cattle
sheep
horses
goats.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
beef cattle
sheep
horses
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 evidence of the following:
implement directions for mustering
monitor and anticipate livestock behaviour
muster and move livestock along prepared routes in a calm and controlled manner
monitor welfare of mustered stock.
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 evidence of the following:
implement directions for mustering
monitor and anticipate livestock behaviour
muster and move livestock along prepared routes in a calm and controlled manner
monitor welfare of mustered stock.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3579 | RTE2115A | Muster and move livestock | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL39 | AHCLSK210 | Muster and move livestock | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |