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Care for health and welfare of livestock

Care for health and welfare of livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK202
State Code
BAN43
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 care for the health and welfare of livestock.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.In addition to legal responsibilities, 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.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.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. Prepare to work
  • 1.1 Discuss work requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary
  • 1.2 Identify work health and safety risks and inform supervisor
  • 1.3 Prepare and use suitable personal protective equipment
  • 1.4 Select and prepare appropriate tools and equipment
2. Monitor and assess livestock health and welfare
  • 2.1 Check livestock regularly to assess health and welfare
  • 2.2 Recognise and report symptoms of injuries, ill health or abnormal behaviour
  • 2.3 Handle livestock in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
3. Implement livestock health and welfare procedures
  • 3.1 Follow quarantine and biosecurity procedures as instructed to minimise the risk of disease
  • 3.2 Maintain thorough personal hygiene practices in all activities associated with handling livestock to reduce risks from diseases that are transmissible to humans
  • 3.3 Treat sick and injured livestock or make arrangements to humanely destroy livestock if necessary
  • 3.4 Recognise environmental implications associated with livestock husbandry practices and follow relevant procedures
  • 3.5 Follow the regulations and codes of practice appropriate for the industry
  • 3.6 Follow enterprise animal welfare emergency procedures where required
4. Administer drenches, vaccines and prescribed treatments to livestock
  • 4.1 Prepare livestock treatment site and facilities
  • 4.2 Prepare livestock treatments
  • 4.3 Move, yard and control livestock and inspect for treatment requirements
  • 4.4 Use safe work practices with regard to livestock handling
  • 4.5 Administer treatment if required as instructed or under supervision
5. Monitor treated livestock and maintain records
  • 5.1 Monitor livestock post-treatment for signs of treatment effectiveness
  • 5.2 Recognise and report livestock health and condition abnormalities
  • 5.3 Record disease incidence, livestock losses, and treatments
  • 5.4 Report post-treatment information to the supervisor so that prevention strategies can be planned and implemented
6. Complete work
  • 6.1 Dispose of treatment materials appropriately
  • 6.2 Clean, maintain and store equipment, materials and facilities
  • 6.3 Dispose of livestock residues and waste in an environmentally responsible manner
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6932 AHCLSK202A Care for health and welfare of livestock Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF59 AHCLSK222 Care for health and welfare of livestock Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BJB6 AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BJB4 AHC21722 Certificate II in Permaculture Qualification