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Implement animal health control programs

Implement animal health control programs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK351
State Code
OFF51
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement animal health control programs.The unit applies to individuals who implement animal health control programs 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. Assess animal health status and treatment options
  • 1.1 Identify animal health program information from the livestock production plan
  • 1.2 Assess animal health status and identify potential health issues for different groups and classes of livestock
  • 1.3 Identify prevention and treatment strategies to resolve health issues
  • 1.4 Source information on parasite immunity to different classes of chemicals and plan for rotation or combination of chemical groups
2. Prepare for treatment of animals
  • 2.1 Identify animals affected by infection or parasites or requiring treatment or vaccination according to animal health plan
  • 2.2 Determine the severity of infection where applicable through approved testing methods or by seeking expert or veterinary advice
  • 2.3 Determine the type and severity of infestation where applicable through faecal egg counts or other tests
  • 2.4 Determine the need for treatment and the type and scope of treatment and prepare according to manufacturer specifications or veterinary advice
  • 2.5 Prepare treatment site, and prepare and use equipment and materials according to safe working practices
  • 2.6 Identify hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 2.7 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
3. Treat animals
  • 3.1 Handle and restrain animals using good stock handling techniques and according to animal welfare practices
  • 3.2 Administer treatment hygienically and consistently according to manufacturer specifications or veterinary advice
  • 3.3 Record treatment batch numbers, date of expiry, withholding periods (WHP) and other details of treatment according to regulations and workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Identify treated animals to ensure WHP compliance and isolation from non-treated animals where required
  • 3.5 Identify the environmental implications associated with the treatment of animals, assess and control appropriately
  • 3.6 Count animals out, prepare and move along a planned route without damage to person, property or environment
4. Complete treatment process
  • 4.1 Monitor animal health and condition post-treatment and report abnormalities
  • 4.2 Dispose of animal residues and waste according to environmental practices
  • 4.3 Clean and maintain treatment site using appropriate hygiene procedures
  • 4.4 Clean, maintain and store equipment and materials according to workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Store health treatments appropriately
  • 4.6 Complete and maintain records and documentation
  • 4.7 Apply workplace biosecurity policies where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM03 AHCLSK309 Implement animal health control programs Unit of competency