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Prepare animals for parturition

Prepare animals for parturition

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK342
State Code
ODU51
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
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to feed and care for animals through the latter stages of pregnancy to birthing.The unit applies to individuals who prepare animals for parturition under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, animal welfare legislative, regulatory and codes of practice requirements in particular the risks associated with Q fever, 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. Identify and provide animal nutritional needs
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm nutritional needs of pregnant animals according to feeding plan
  • 1.2 Provide feed supplements as required
  • 1.3 Implement procedures to minimise feed wastage and spillage, and dispose and recycle feed waste
  • 1.4 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to address risks and biosecurity hazards
2. Monitor feeding process
  • 2.1 Monitor feeding and supplementary feeding to ensure animals are maintained in required condition
  • 2.2 Record and report feeding abnormalities
3. Maintain a secure environment for animals
  • 3.1 Monitor and maintain condition and security of paddocks, shelter or housing according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Carry out basic repair work where required
  • 3.3 Assess and report risk of predators to newborn animals according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Implement measures to eradicate or control identified predators according to workplace procedures and environmental practices
4. Carry out animal husbandry procedures
  • 4.1 Prepare animals for birthing according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Provide protection for newborn animals prior to birth
  • 4.3 Handle livestock and perform husbandry activities according to workplace animal welfare practices
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT79 AHCLSK314 Prepare animals for parturition Unit of competency