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Arrange livestock purchases

Arrange livestock purchases

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK412
State Code
BAN23
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 arrange livestock purchases.This unit applies to livestock producers.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 take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.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. Identify purchasing opportunities
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm number, type and breed of livestock to be purchased
  • 1.2 Research and review agents and sellers of livestock to determine appropriate sources
  • 1.3 Monitor and identify sales schedules for livestock types
  • 1.4 Research and evaluate purchasing prices to identify comparative values between sellers and agents
2. Inspect livestock condition
  • 2.1 Check health status of livestock using accepted methods
  • 2.2Obtain and verify records and documents relating to livestock histories
  • 2.3 Assess suitability of livestock for purchasing purposes
  • 2.4 Assess prices against livestock condition and enterprise requirements to identify appropriate purchasing values
3. Complete documentation
  • 3.1 Source and complete insurance requirements for livestock
  • 3.2 Confirm purchases at current market price levels according to estimated livestock values
  • 3.3 Ensure accuracy of documentation details and exchange promptly with seller
4. Organise transportation
  • 4.1 Identify carriers appropriate to livestock type and quantity and engage them on suitable terms
  • 4.2 Identify work health and safety hazards associated with livestock handling and transport assess risks, and implement, risk controls in line with enterprise polices
  • 4.3 Arrange timing and dates of transportation and delivery with transporter, vendors and agents
  • 4.4 Assess special needs of livestock and prepare facilities to ensure timely pick up
  • 4.5 Undertake animal health and welfare checks on arrival according to enterprise and legislative requirements
  • 4.6 Where required quarantine animals in line with enterprise policies
  • 4.7 Complete records associated with livestock movements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6990 AHCLSK412A Arrange livestock purchases Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF74 AHCLSK430 Arrange livestock purchases Unit of competency
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