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Collect, store and administer colostrum

Collect, store and administer colostrum

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK327A
State Code
D6972
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/05/2012
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
02/05/2012
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit covers the process of collecting colostrum from lactating animals for obtaining and preparing artificial colostrum and defines the required standard to: filter colostrum; prepare artificial colostrum; handle animals after parturition; handle and feed new born animals; observe health and condition of newborn animals.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Obtain colostrum
  • 1.1. Required equipment is obtained, checked and sterilised.
  • 1.2. Suitable donor animals are identified and colostrum is collected.
  • 1.3. Artificial colostrum is obtained from stocks held where required.
  • 1.4. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained.
2. Administer colostrum to newborn animals
  • 2.1. Identify newborn animals requiring supplementary colostrum.
  • 2.2. Obtain and prepare feeding equipment.
  • 2.3. Frozen colostrum is thawed at room temperature.
  • 2.4. Thawed colostrum is warmed to body temperature.
  • 2.5. Warmed colostrum is administered to newborn animals according to individual animal requirements and enterprise procedures.
  • 2.6. Newborn animals are checked regularly after administration of colostrum and repeat colostrum feeds are given as required.
3. Store colostrum
  • 3.1. Colostrum is filtered according to enterprise procedures and placed in appropriate container.
  • 3.2. Surplus colostrum is frozen for future use and container is labelled with details of donor animal and date of collection.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
cattle
sheep
horses
goats
alpacas
pigs.
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
Competency is demonstrated in this standard if the candidate is able to:
filter colostrum
prepare artificial colostrum
handle animals after parturition
handle and feed new born animals
observe health and condition of newborn animals.
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
S3450 RTE3128A Collect, store and administer colostrum Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP30 AHCLSK327 Collect, store and administer colostrum Unit of competency