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Apply animal welfare and handling requirements

Apply animal welfare and handling requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPLSK201
State Code
OEZ94
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2023
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
21/06/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to handle animals safely and humanely, in line with workplace and regulatory requirements.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, with animals at animal handling facilities or meat processing premises.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and animal safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify workplace and regulatory requirements for handling animals
  • 1.1 Identify workplace and regulatory requirements for handling animals humanely
  • 1.2 Identify and follow relevant sections of the applicable animal welfare standard and relevant legislation
2. Identify safe animal handling practices
  • 2.1 Identify workplace health and safety requirements associated with handling animals
  • 2.2 Identify work instructions and work practices for the welfare and handling of animals
  • 2.3 Recognise and manage risks to animals being handled
  • 2.4 Identify and manage risks to workers that are associated with handling animals, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.5 Identify workplace and regulatory requirements for dealing with sick and injured animals
3. Identify the effect of animal welfare and handling on meat
  • 3.1 Identify the impact that animal stress and/or injury would have on the quality of meat
  • 3.2 Recognise defects in meat quality resulting from poor handling techniques of live animals
4. Identify livestock identification procedures
  • 4.1 Identify individual animal identification procedures according to workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 4.2 Identify the purpose of individual mob and lot identification
  • 4.3 Recognise animal lots according to workplace requirements
  • 4.4 Identify the consequences of incorrect lot identification
5. Handle animals safely
  • 5.1 Handle animals in a way that complies with workplace requirements and minimises stress
  • 5.2 Handle animals safely according to workplace health and safety requirements
  • 5.3 Move, yard and control flow of animals to meet processing requirements
  • 5.4 Communicate effectively with fellow workers while handling animals
  • 5.5 Handle sick and injured animals according to workplace and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBA74 AMPA2006 Apply animal welfare and handling requirements Unit of competency