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Euthanase livestock

Euthanase livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK307A
State Code
D6952
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the process of destroying livestock without distress or suffering prior to cessation of their vital life functions and defines the standard required to: prepare for euthanasia; carry out euthanasia of animal using method that minimises pain and distress; dispose of carcass; clean and store equipment and materials.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for euthanasia
  • 1.1. Criteria for decision to destroy livestock conform to enterprise euthanasia action plan and approval of supervisor where required.
  • 1.2. Method selected to destroy livestock conforms to enterprise euthanasia action plan.
  • 1.3. Equipment and materials required to complete the euthanasia are prepared.
  • 1.4. Hazards associated with the euthanasia are identified in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards.
  • 1.5. Environmental and public safety risks associated with the euthanasia are identified in accordance with statutory and local authority requirements.
  • 1.6. Licences and permits required to complete euthanasia are obtained where necessary.
  • 1.7. Equipment and materials for euthanasia are checked and prepared in accordance with statutory requirements and industry practice.
2. Carry out euthanasia of animal
  • 2.1. Personal protective and safety equipment is used in accordance with OHS standards and statutory requirements.
  • 2.2. Equipment is handled and transported safely at all times in accordance with statutory requirements and industry practices.
  • 2.3. Animal is physically restrained in a way that minimises pain and distress.
  • 2.4. Animal is killed in a quick and painless way in accordance with animal welfare regulations and statutory requirements.
  • 2.5. Animal is checked to ensure it is dead.
  • 2.6. Animals that have not been killed immediately are destroyed in a humane manner in accordance with animal welfare regulations and statutory requirements.
  • 2.7. Carcasses that are required for research or commercial use are handled as required, in accordance with the animal management strategy and action plan.
  • 2.8. Animal carcasses that are not required for research or other purposes are disposed of as required, in accordance with statutory requirements and industry practice.
3. Clean and store equipment and materials
  • 3.1. Carcasses for research or commercial use are cleaned and stored in accordance with relevant policies and procedures and industry practice.
  • 3.2. Equipment and materials are cleaned and stored in accordance with relevant standards and policies.
  • 3.3. Job completion is reported or recorded in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Reasons for euthanasing may include:
irreparable fracture limbs causing severe trauma
loss of production
poor quality of life
inability to stand or walk
diagnostic reasons such as potential to cause human disease
debilitating or toxic condition (cost of treatment prohibitive and poor prognosis).
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
prepare for euthanasia
carry out euthanasia of animal using method that minimises pain and distress
dispose of carcass
clean and store equipment and materials.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3496 RTE3119A Euthanase livestock Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP44 AHCLSK307 Euthanase livestock Unit of competency