Unit of competency Outline
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Carry out post-shearing procedures
Carry out post-shearing procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG306A
AHCSHG306A
State Code
D7225
D7225
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/09/2012
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
11/09/2012
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the process of caring for shorn livestock and defines the standard required to: determine livestock requirements for weather conditions; prepare a contingency plan for bad weather and anticipate emergency action; handle livestock with due care and provide feed and water; observe and monitor livestock behaviour health and condition.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor weather conditions
- 1.1. Weather is monitored during and post-shearing operations, and work programs revised in response to changing circumstances.
- 1.2. Adverse weather conditions are identified and the likely impacts on livestock, feed and property assessed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
- 1.3. Appropriate actions are determined to minimise loss or damage to livestock in/during adverse weather conditions according to enterprise requirements.
2. Assess and monitor livestock condition
- 2.1. Livestock condition and health status is assessed and recorded according to industry and enterprise requirements.
- 2.2. Abnormal behaviour or evidence of sickness is identified and reported for remedial action according to enterprise requirements.
- 2.3. Water and feed requirements for livestock are determined and provided, and supplementary feeding arranged as required.
3. Maintain livestock environment
- 3.1. Livestock yards and facilities are clean, secure and safe and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.2. Suitable shelter for shorn livestock is maintained to prevent losses according to animal welfare requirements.
- 3.3. Existing and potential hazards are recognised and controlled according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements.
4. Complete post-shearing operations
- 4.1. Environmental implications associated with shearing activities are monitored and controlled.
- 4.2. Shearing facilities and equipment are cleaned and waste is disposed of according to enterprise environmental requirements.
- 4.3. Relevant information is recorded and reported according to enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Shearing may include:
shorn livestock of all breeds and types.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Shearing may include:
shorn livestock of all breeds and types.
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:
determine livestock requirements for weather conditions
prepare a contingency plan for bad weather and anticipate emergency action
handle livestock with due care and provide feed and water
observe and monitor livestock behaviour health and condition.
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:
determine livestock requirements for weather conditions
prepare a contingency plan for bad weather and anticipate emergency action
handle livestock with due care and provide feed and water
observe and monitor livestock behaviour health and condition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3427 | RTE3107A | Carry out post-shearing procedures | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM88 | AHCSHG306 | Carry out post-shearing procedures | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |