Unit of competency Outline

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Rear newborn and young livestock

Rear newborn and young livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK318
State Code
BAR40
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
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to rear newborn and young livestock.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 broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.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 care of newborn and young
  • 1.1 Identify, select and prepare facilities, equipment and supplies needed to provide care
  • 1.2 Assess and prepare for the needs of newborn and young animals
  • 1.3 Implement and observe feeding routines
  • 1.4 Identify and maintain hygiene, health and environmental requirements
  • 1.5 Handle newborn and young animals humanely in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
2. Provide care for newborn and young
  • 2.1 Provide feed and feed supplements as required
  • 2.2 Monitor relationship between mother and young and implement strategies to address any problems where appropriate
  • 2.3 Maintain and monitor feeding, water and shelter areas for correct operation, cleanliness and hygiene
  • 2.4 Treat routine health and feeding problems, including digestive upsets and infections
3. Monitor health of newborn and young
  • 3.1 Monitor newborn and young against benchmarks for growth, health and development
  • 3.2 Take appropriate action for sick, weak, orphaned and injured, newborn and young
  • 3.3 Seek assistance for more complex health and feeding problems
  • 3.4 Separate newborn and young requiring routine husbandry and health procedures treat and return
  • 3.5 Carry out treatments and checks appropriately
4. Meet ongoing requirements
  • 4.1 Identify young animals ready for weaning and wean according to weaning programs
  • 4.2 Identify and meet feeding requirements
  • 4.3 Handle animals regularly as required
  • 4.4 Keep and maintain records
  • 4.5 Ensure all work is conducted safely and in accordance with enterprise requirements, work health and safety and animal welfare legislation and regulations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6963 AHCLSK318A Rear newborn and young livestock Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF44 AHCLSK357 Rear newborn and young livestock Unit of competency