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Oversee animal marking operations

Oversee animal marking operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK406
State Code
BAP61
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
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to oversee animal marking operations.This unit applies to livestock producers and those with supervisory responsibilities within livestock production enterprises.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 take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.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 marking plan
  • 1.1 Obtain and clarify information and instructions with regard to marking operations
  • 1.2 Ensure timing of marking and calendar of operations fit so that growth checks are minimised
  • 1.3 Determine animal groupings, marking operations and sequencing
  • 1.4 Assess and determine resource requirements within enterprise budgetary constraints
  • 1.5 Prepare marking plan and ensure sufficient flexibility to adapt to changes during marking operations
2. Co-ordinate and arrange resources
  • 2.1 Locate and arrange suitable locations for undertaking marking operations and facilities to meet requirements of marking schedules
  • 2.2 Arrange and provide appropriate and adequate equipment, materials and health treatments on site
  • 2.3 Confirm staff and provide them with safety, task and operational briefings
  • 2.4 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks, and implement, monitor and review risk controls in line with enterprise polices
  • 2.5 Time and supervise marking operations to ensure mismothering is minimised and animal welfare requirements are met
3. Monitor marking operation
  • 3.1 Monitor implementation of marking plan for efficiency and effectiveness in terms of achieving enterprise objectives
  • 3.2 Monitor condition and health status of animals, take appropriate action to rectify risks to animal welfare, and report abnormalities where necessary
  • 3.3 Maintain effective worksite communication to ensure efficient workflow and address immediate problems
  • 3.4 Document data with regard to operational processes and outcomes for continual assessment and management planning
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6984 AHCLSK406A Oversee animal marking operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF75 AHCLSK426 Oversee animal marking operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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