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Collect, store and administer colostrum

Collect, store and administer colostrum

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK366
State Code
OFF33
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect colostrum from lactating animals and processing the colostrum to support newborn animals.The unit applies to individuals who collect, store and administer colostrum under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace, and animal welfare legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Obtain colostrum
  • 1.1 Obtain, check and sterilise equipment
  • 1.2 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 1.3 Identify and select donor animals and collect colostrum
  • 1.4 Test and select stored frozen colostrum for use
2. Administer colostrum to newborn animals
  • 2.1 Identify newborn animals requiring supplementary colostrum
  • 2.2 Obtain and prepare feeding equipment
  • 2.3 Thaw frozen colostrum at room temperature
  • 2.4 Warm thawed colostrum to body temperature
  • 2.5 Administer warmed or fresh colostrum to newborn animals according to individual animal requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Monitor newborn animals after administration of colostrum and repeat colostrum feeds as required
  • 2.7 Handle newborn animals using good stock handling techniques and according to animal welfare practices
3. Store colostrum
  • 3.1 Filter colostrum according to workplace procedures and place in appropriate container
  • 3.2 Freeze surplus colostrum for future use and label container with details of donor animal and date of collection
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP30 AHCLSK327 Collect, store and administer colostrum Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB3 AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture Qualification