Unit of competency Outline

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Monitor livestock to parturition

Monitor livestock to parturition

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK220
State Code
ODU82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor animal health, wellbeing and welfare to parturition, including checking animal health status, and identifying and feeding pregnant animals.The unit applies to individuals who carry out birthing duties under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, animal welfare legislative, regulatory and codes of practice requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.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 licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check health status of animals
  • 1.1 Identify workplace health and safety hazards and risks and report to supervisor
  • 1.2 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to the task
  • 1.3 Check condition and health status of animals and confirm according to workplace health strategies and records
  • 1.4 Recognise signs of poor health and condition or abnormal behaviour and report to supervisor
  • 1.5 Administer preventative health treatments as instructed
  • 1.6 Identify environmental implications associated with production and report to supervisor
2. Identify pregnant animals
  • 2.1 Identify animals and separate on basis of pregnancy status where applicable
  • 2.2 Report identified dry animals according to property management plan
  • 2.3 Report additional assistance required for assessing pregnancy status to supervisor
3. Feed pregnant animals
  • 3.1 Identify nutritional needs of pregnant animals and confirm against feeding plan
  • 3.2 Identify animals with special feeding needs and give them preferential feeding and record
  • 3.3 Implement and record supplementary feeding as required
  • 3.4 Maintain a safe and secure environment for pregnant animals
  • 3.5 Handle animals with minimum stress and discomfort according to workplace animal welfare procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP96 AHCLSK208 Monitor livestock to parturition Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BJB6 AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification