Assessor Resource

AHCLSK317
Plan to exhibit livestock

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan to exhibit livestock.

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 work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.

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 occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Select potential exhibits

1.1 Determine selection criteria

1.2 Choose potential exhibits against selection criteria and according to industry exhibit expectations

1.3 Identify faults in potential exhibits and take remedial action

2. Determine preparation requirements

2.1 Identify preparation requirements

2.2 Identify and organise resources and facilities to allow for adequate preparation prior to exhibition

2.3 Communicate preparation requirements, including work health and safety animal welfare requirements to staff

2.4 Make arrangements to ensure necessary resources and facilities at the exhibition are available and will be ready

3. Supervise preparation

3.1 Check potential exhibits and monitor progress

3.2 Monitor staff in line with established preparation procedures and realistic time-lines

3.3 Implement contingency plans to meet preparation shortfalls as required

3.4 Advise staff of any changes in preparation procedures and instruct accordingly

4. Present exhibition

4.1 Check transport arrangements to ensure that transport is suitable and that exhibits will arrive in time

4.2 Ensure livestock movement documentation is completed

4.3 Confirm entries meet exhibition schedule requirements and procedural rules

4.4 Display exhibits to their best advantage and according to exhibition guidelines

4.5 Optimise promotional and sales opportunities and pursue as required

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:

select livestock for exhibition

prepare animals for exhibition

present livestock to best advantage

promote the product to clients and pursue sales opportunities

communicate with staff during preparations, exhibit officials and potential customers

identify potential exhibits against selection criteria to accurately select livestock/fleeces

train animals to be led and presented in competition

organise entries, resources and facilities for showing

arrange and prepare for transport

apply relevant work health and safety requirements

apply relevant biosecurity and animal welfare practices

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

criteria for competition judging

preparation procedures

requirements for entry of competitors

transportation requirements

feeding and nutrition requirements

communication and supervision techniques

observation methods

relevant legislative work health and safety requirements, especially as they relate to livestock and fleece exhibitions, and animal transportation, animal welfare and safe livestock handling techniques

enterprise and industry policies and codes of practice with regard to livestock exhibitions, sales, livestock transportation, and recording and reporting requirements

Competency is to be assessed in the work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Select potential exhibits

1.1 Determine selection criteria

1.2 Choose potential exhibits against selection criteria and according to industry exhibit expectations

1.3 Identify faults in potential exhibits and take remedial action

2. Determine preparation requirements

2.1 Identify preparation requirements

2.2 Identify and organise resources and facilities to allow for adequate preparation prior to exhibition

2.3 Communicate preparation requirements, including work health and safety animal welfare requirements to staff

2.4 Make arrangements to ensure necessary resources and facilities at the exhibition are available and will be ready

3. Supervise preparation

3.1 Check potential exhibits and monitor progress

3.2 Monitor staff in line with established preparation procedures and realistic time-lines

3.3 Implement contingency plans to meet preparation shortfalls as required

3.4 Advise staff of any changes in preparation procedures and instruct accordingly

4. Present exhibition

4.1 Check transport arrangements to ensure that transport is suitable and that exhibits will arrive in time

4.2 Ensure livestock movement documentation is completed

4.3 Confirm entries meet exhibition schedule requirements and procedural rules

4.4 Display exhibits to their best advantage and according to exhibition guidelines

4.5 Optimise promotional and sales opportunities and pursue as required

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:

select livestock for exhibition

prepare animals for exhibition

present livestock to best advantage

promote the product to clients and pursue sales opportunities

communicate with staff during preparations, exhibit officials and potential customers

identify potential exhibits against selection criteria to accurately select livestock/fleeces

train animals to be led and presented in competition

organise entries, resources and facilities for showing

arrange and prepare for transport

apply relevant work health and safety requirements

apply relevant biosecurity and animal welfare practices

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

criteria for competition judging

preparation procedures

requirements for entry of competitors

transportation requirements

feeding and nutrition requirements

communication and supervision techniques

observation methods

relevant legislative work health and safety requirements, especially as they relate to livestock and fleece exhibitions, and animal transportation, animal welfare and safe livestock handling techniques

enterprise and industry policies and codes of practice with regard to livestock exhibitions, sales, livestock transportation, and recording and reporting requirements

Competency is to be assessed in the work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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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
Determine selection criteria 
Choose potential exhibits against selection criteria and according to industry exhibit expectations 
Identify faults in potential exhibits and take remedial action 
Identify preparation requirements 
Identify and organise resources and facilities to allow for adequate preparation prior to exhibition 
Communicate preparation requirements, including work health and safety animal welfare requirements to staff 
Make arrangements to ensure necessary resources and facilities at the exhibition are available and will be ready 
Check potential exhibits and monitor progress 
Monitor staff in line with established preparation procedures and realistic time-lines 
Implement contingency plans to meet preparation shortfalls as required 
Advise staff of any changes in preparation procedures and instruct accordingly 
Check transport arrangements to ensure that transport is suitable and that exhibits will arrive in time 
Ensure livestock movement documentation is completed 
Confirm entries meet exhibition schedule requirements and procedural rules 
Display exhibits to their best advantage and according to exhibition guidelines 
Optimise promotional and sales opportunities and pursue as required 

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