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Muster and move livestock

Muster and move livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK210
State Code
BAL39
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to muster and move livestock as part of a team.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.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.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.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 for muster
  • 1.1 Identify mustering requirements and confirm with supervisor
  • 1.2 Arrange transport requirements and check and confirm for operation
  • 1.3 Identify and access additional information relevant to livestock movements
  • 1.4 Identify hazards and safety concerns and report to the supervisor
  • 1.5 Select and use personal protective equipment
2. Carry out muster
  • 2.1 Locate livestock identified in the muster plan and aggregate in preparation for movement
  • 2.2 Carry out muster processes in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
3. Move livestock
  • 3.1 Carry out livestock movement with minimal stress to livestock and without damage to person, property or environment
  • 3.2 Monitor and maintain livestock welfare during movement with adequate provision of rest, water and feeding points
  • 3.3 Confine and pasture livestock at destination
  • 3.4 Count and record numbers of livestock
  • 3.5 Follow enterprise biosecurity policies where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6940 AHCLSK210A Muster and move livestock Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFE99 AHCLSK228 Muster and move livestock Unit of competency