Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 5:40 AM AWST
22/07/2026 5:40 AM AWST
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Identify and mark livestock
Identify and mark livestock
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK206A
AHCLSK206A
State Code
D6936
D6936
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
15
Description
This unit covers the functions required to prepare for and carry out the identification and marking of young animals and defines the standard required to: prepare appropriate identifying and marking sites and facilities to industry standards; operate and maintain equipment; determine identifying and marking methods; carry out identifying and marking operations; monitor animals behaviour post-marking for health and well-being.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to identify and mark animals
- 1.1. Equipment and materials for identifying and marking animals are selected and checked for correct operation according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 1.2. Suitable marking sites and facilities are identified and prepared according to enterprise requirements.
- 1.3. Animal preventative health treatments are prepared according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
- 1.4. Hazards to health and safety are identified and safety concerns reported to supervisor.
2. Identify and mark animals
- 2.1. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing is selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- 2.2. Animals are safely mustered and young animals are identified, drafted and moved to marking site in readiness for identifying and marking.
- 2.3. Animal identifying and marking operations are safely carried out according to enterprise and animal welfare legislative requirements.
- 2.4. Environmental implications associated with identifying and marking animals are recognised, assessed and reported to the supervisor.
3. Complete identifying and marking operation
- 3.1. Animal count is conducted and accurately recorded according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.2. Animals are prepared and moved along a planned route without damage to person, livestock, property or environment.
- 3.3. Identifying and marking equipment, materials and facilities are cleaned and maintained according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
- 3.4. Equipment faults or malfunctions are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.5. Animal residues and waste are disposed of according to OHS and enterprise environmental practices.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
cattle
horses
sheep
pigs
alpacas
goats.
Identifying and marking may include:
tagging
tailing
notching
tattooing
micro-chipping
branding
dehorning
trimming eye teeth
identifying abnormalities or faults and identifying and marking animals for culling.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
cattle
horses
sheep
pigs
alpacas
goats.
Identifying and marking may include:
tagging
tailing
notching
tattooing
micro-chipping
branding
dehorning
trimming eye teeth
identifying abnormalities or faults and identifying 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:
prepare appropriate identifying and marking sites and facilities to industry standards
operate and maintain equipment
determine identifying and marking methods
carry out identifying and marking operations
monitor animal's behaviour post-marking for health and well-being.
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:
prepare appropriate identifying and marking sites and facilities to industry standards
operate and maintain equipment
determine identifying and marking methods
carry out identifying and marking operations
monitor animal's behaviour post-marking for health and well-being.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3506 | RTE2111A | Identify and mark livestock | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ82 | AHCLSK206 | Identify and mark livestock | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |