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Carry out birthing duties

Carry out birthing duties

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK219
State Code
ODU83
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
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist animals and their newborn at birthing, including preparing for birthing, assisting with birthing process and providing post-birthing assistance.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. Prepare for birthing
  • 1.1 Read animal records and confirm anticipated birthing date with supervisor
  • 1.2 Check and monitor condition and health status of pregnant animal prior to birthing
  • 1.3 Prepare and use equipment, resources and materials according to supervisor instructions and safe working practices
  • 1.4 Provide shelter access for birthing females to ensure animal welfare needs are met
  • 1.5 Identify workplace health and safety hazards and report to supervisor
  • 1.6 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to task
  • 1.7 Check and report faulty or unsafe equipment, resources, materials or PPE to supervisor
  • 1.8 Check for presence of predators and implement control measures where necessary and report to supervisor
2. Assist at the birthing process
  • 2.1 Monitor environment and animals to assess whether birth is progressing normally
  • 2.2 Handle animals calmly with minimal disruption to birthing process according to workplace animal welfare and hygiene practices
  • 2.3 Identify animals experiencing birthing difficulties and intervene as appropriate
  • 2.4 Seek supervisor or veterinary advice if birth complications cannot be resolved
3. Provide post-birthing assistance
  • 3.1 Check and clear newborns airways where required
  • 3.2 Clean mother and newborn where required
  • 3.3 Monitor post-birthing health, suckling and bonding of female and newborn
  • 3.4 Administer antibiotics or other medicine as directed
  • 3.5 Clean and maintain birthing environment, facilities and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Complete birth records according to workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Report malfunctions, faults, wear or damage of facilities, equipment and resources to supervisor
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