Assessor Resource

AHCLSK301A
Administer medication to livestock

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to workers in livestock enterprises that operate with some judgement and discretion, and would normally be carried out under minimal supervision within enterprise requirements and procedures.

This unit covers the process of applying preventative health treatments and other medications to livestock and defines the standard required to: select, use and maintain specialised animal health equipment; muster, move and handle livestock for health treatments; prepare treatment site; facilities and equipment; carry out livestock treatments; monitor effectiveness of treatments and provide follow up if required; maintain records of treatments.

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Employability Skills

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Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

select, use and maintain specialised animal health equipment

muster, move and handle livestock for health treatments

prepare treatment site, facilities and equipment

carry out livestock treatments

monitor effectiveness of treatments and provide follow up if required

maintain records of treatments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe work practices

select and utilise equipment and materials appropriate for treating requirements and match to work tasks

assess and calculate herd/flock numbers, measure dosage and quantities.

monitor livestock behaviour and recognise abnormalities

administer preventative health treatments in accordance with work plan

prepare, clean and maintain treatment site, facilities and equipment to industry standards

muster, move and control livestock

apply contingency measures for administering treatments in the event of adverse weather conditions

carry out animal husbandry procedures

provide due care and handle livestock humanely

clean and maintain treatment equipment, site and facilities to industry standards

communicate abnormalities, equipment faults and workplace hazards, report and maintain treatment records

read and interpret manufacturers specifications, work and maintenance plans, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)

monitor and minimise impacts to the environment associated with livestock production, and the use and disposal of hazardous substances

comply with OHS and animal welfare requirements

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

equipment and materials for treating livestock, their components and functions

livestock health treatments, procedures and methods

livestock identification methods

mustering and moving techniques

livestock husbandry practices

withholding periods for residues in meat, milk or wool

livestock behaviour and basic health and nutritional requirements

environmental impacts and minimisation measures associated with livestock production, and the use and disposal of hazardous substances

hazards associated with handling livestock and veterinarian medicines and chemicals

personal protective clothing and equipment and when and how it should be used and maintained

enterprise policies with regard to treating livestock, recording and reporting routines relevant State/Territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice with regard to workplace OHS, animal welfare, and the use and control of hazardous substances

procedures for cleaning and maintaining treatment equipment and materials.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Livestock may include:

all types and breeds of livestock.

Treatments may include:

medication including drenches, vaccines, supplements and prescribed medicines.

These may be administered by

pour on liquids

oral drenching

bolus or capsule injection

vaccinating

injection with syringe.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Equipment and materials for treating livestock are selected, checked for safe and sound operation and confirmed against work plan. 
Livestock treatment site and facilities are prepared to industry standards in line with enterprise requirements. 
Livestock treatments are prepared and confirmed against work plan 
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are identified, risk assessed and risk controls are implemented. 
Livestock are mustered safely, yarded, controlled, inspected and identified for treatment in line with enterprise requirements. 
Low risk operating procedures with regard to livestock handling are observed and implemented in line with enterprise requirements. 
Dose rates are calculated and equipment calibrated and checked 
Treatment is administered in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements including animal welfare. 
Environmental impacts associated with livestock husbandry practices are identified and minimised according to enterprise procedures. 
Livestock are prepared and moved along planned route without damage to person, property or environment. 
Equipment, materials and facilities used for treatments are cleaned, maintained and stored in line with manufacturer's specifications, OHS and enterprise requirements. 
Livestock residues and waste are disposed of in line with enterprise requirements for OHS and environmental management. 
Livestock are monitored post-treatment for signs of treatment effectiveness. 
Abnormalities in livestock health and condition are recognised and treated appropriately. 
Livestock treatment process and outcomes including withholding periods are detailed and recorded in line with enterprise requirements. 

Forms

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