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Handle livestock using basic techniques

Handle livestock using basic techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK205
State Code
BAR31
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 safely move, draft and control livestock using basic methods and procedures in an agricultural enterprise.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 to handle livestock
  • 1.1 Confirm work plan with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify, prepare and maintain livestock handling areas, gates and access routes
  • 1.3 Select, check and prepare handling equipment for use and report missing equipment, malfunctions and need for maintenance as required
  • 1.4 Recognise hazards in the workplace and report safety concerns
  • 1.5 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit
2. Handle livestock
  • 2.1 Locate and identify livestock for handling
  • 2.2 Observe and anticipate behavioural characteristics of livestock and use appropriate handling methods
  • 2.3 Move livestock to designated handling areas and carry out procedures to control, draft and sort livestock with due care and in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
  • 2.4 Carry out restraint procedures safely and with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock and in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
  • 2.5 Monitor and anticipate continually livestock behaviour during moving and drafting processes to ensure wellbeing of livestock and safety of handlers
  • 2.6 Conduct or tally livestock numbers or livestock count of groups/mobs and record or report as required
  • 2.7 Recognise and report environmental implications associated with livestock production
3. Complete handling procedure
  • 3.1 Confirm livestock dispersal plan with supervisor as required
  • 3.2 Prepare gates and access routes for livestock departure
  • 3.3 Move livestock to designated areas safely and with minimal stress
  • 3.4 Ensure adequate clean water and feed at destination as required
  • 3.5 Clean and maintain handling areas and equipment and store surplus materials
  • 3.6 Report handling area maintenance requirements and equipment faults or malfunctions
  • 3.7 Dispose of livestock residues and waste in accordance with environmental practices
  • 3.8 Record and report relevant information
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6935 AHCLSK205A Handle livestock using basic techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF58 AHCLSK224 Handle livestock using basic techniques Unit of competency