List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Check health status of animals | 1.1 Check condition and health status of animals and confirm against enterprise health strategies and records 1.2 Recognise signs of poor health and condition or abnormal behaviour and report to the supervisor for remedial action 1.3 Arrange preventative health treatments and administer as instructed 1.4 Identify hazards and report to supervisor 1.5 Identify environmental implications associated with production and report to the supervisor |
2. Identify pregnant animals | 2.1 Identify animals and separate on basis of pregnancy status 2.2 Identify dry animals and implement appropriate procedures 2.3 Report additional assistance required for assessing pregnancy status to the supervisor for remedial action |
3. Feed pregnant animal | 3.1 Identify nutritional needs of pregnant animals and confirm against the feeding plan 3.2 Identify animals with special feeding needs and give them preferential feeding and record 3.3 Implement supplementary feeding as required and record accordingly 3.4 Maintain a safe and secure environment for pregnant animals 3.5 Handle animals with minimum stress and discomfort to the animals without excessive yarding or shedding in line with enterprise animal welfare policies |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
identify hazards and follow safety directions
observe livestock health and wellbeing from joining
maintain appropriate nutritional and environmental requirements
recognise and report abnormalities for remedial action
provide a safe and secure environment for the promotion of the welfare and wellbeing of pregnant animals through to birthing.
administer preventative health treatments
calculate animal numbers, measure feed, assess rate and frequency of feeding, and calculate animal gestation
communicate orally and in writing, animal behaviour and identified abnormalities
control environmental impacts associated with animal production
handle pregnant animals with due care
observe and accurately report animal behaviour
observe local climatic conditions
follow relevant work health and safety requirements
follow relevant animal welfare practices
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
effects of adverse weather conditions and inadequate nutrition on pregnant animals and their newborn
effect of local climatic conditions on the timing of shearing, separating and transporting pregnant animals
environment codes of practice with regard to animal production
correct livestock handling techniques for dry and pregnant animals
health and nutritional requirements for pregnant animals
housing requirements for intensively produced animals
livestock identification methods
pregnant animals behaviour and abnormalities
pregnancy checking and confirmation procedures (including scanning)
health treatments, procedures and methods to livestock when required
relevant work health and safety requirements
relevant animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice
Competency is to be assessed in the work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.