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Coordinate and monitor livestock transport

Coordinate and monitor livestock transport

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK320
State Code
BAN03
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
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently transport livestock to a destination within specified timeframes. Animal welfare and low stress stock handling principles and practices are to be observed at all times. 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 own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources and complete routine activities.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 the transport of livestock
  • 1.1 Check the transport directions and calculate load
  • 1.2 Determine transport requirements and engage a suitable carrier
  • 1.3 Identify required equipment and resources and move livestock to loading facility
  • 1.4 Assemble and prepare livestock for transport
  • 1.5 Identify existing and potential hazards and report to supervisor
2. Load livestock
  • 2.1 Observe industry and enterprise work health and safety policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Ensure documentation is signed by the relevant person and check that the required animal identification is in place
  • 2.3 Obtain relevant permits and comply with movement restrictions where required
  • 2.4 Record animal details and identification as required using technology where applicable
  • 2.5 Load and secure prepared livestock in accordance with industry and enterprise animal welfare and work health and safety procedures and requirements
3. Monitor transport and unload livestock
  • 3.1 Communicate with the carrier to ensure livestock are transported with minimal stress and discomfort according to animal welfare requirements
  • 3.2 Ensure livestock are checked regularly throughout the journey and unloaded for feeding and watering appropriately
  • 3.3 Unload livestock using appropriate equipment and facilities, such as National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) readers where applicable
  • 3.4 Monitor livestock condition and welfare post transport and provide feed and water appropriately
4. Complete transportation operations
  • 4.1 Clean, maintain and secure vehicle, equipment and facilities appropriately
  • 4.2 Complete required records according to legislative and enterprise requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6965 AHCLSK320A Coordinate and monitor livestock transport Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF41 AHCLSK359 Coordinate and monitor livestock transport Unit of competency