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Administer treatments to livestock

Administer treatments to livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK344
State Code
OFF54
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply health treatments and administer veterinary medicines and chemicals to livestock under professional supervision.The unit applies to individuals who administer treatments to livestock under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace, and animal welfare legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to treat livestock
  • 1.1 Confirm treatment requirements according to animal health, veterinary advice or supervisor instructions
  • 1.2 Identify hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.3 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 1.4 Select, check and maintain equipment and materials for treatment of livestock
  • 1.5 Prepare livestock treatment site and facilities
  • 1.6 Prepare livestock treatments and calibrate equipment as required
2. Treat livestock
  • 2.1 Identify livestock for treatment according to workplace requirements and animal welfare practices
  • 2.2 Move livestock to holding area or yard facility where applicable
  • 2.3 Handle livestock using good stock handling techniques and animal welfare practices
  • 2.4 Calculate dose rates according to product label directions
  • 2.5 Administer treatments
  • 2.6 Identify and minimise environmental impacts associated with administering treatments
  • 2.7 Follow workplace procedures to minimise risk of resistance to veterinary medicines and chemicals
3. Complete treatment process
  • 3.1 Prepare and move livestock along a planned route
  • 3.2 Clean and maintain facilities using appropriate hygiene procedures
  • 3.3 Return materials and unused treatments to store or dispose of according to workplace environment and biosecurity policies and procedures
  • 3.4 Clean, maintain and store equipment, materials and PPE according to workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Dispose of livestock residues and waste according to environmental practices
  • 3.6 Identify and report unserviceable equipment and PPE according to workplace procedures
4. Monitor effectiveness of treatment
  • 4.1 Monitor livestock post-treatment for signs of treatment effectiveness or side effects and take action according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Record livestock treatment process and outcomes, including batch numbers, date of expiry and withholding periods, according to regulations and workplace requirements
  • 4.3 Apply workplace biosecurity policies where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ92 AHCLSK301 Administer medication to livestock Unit of competency