Assessor Resource

AHCLSK320
Coordinate and monitor livestock transport

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently transport livestock to a destination within specified timeframes.

Animal welfare and low stress stock handling principles and practices are to be observed at all times.

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 own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources and complete routine activities.

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. Prepare for the transport of livestock

1.1 Check the transport directions and calculate load

1.2 Determine transport requirements and engage a suitable carrier

1.3 Identify required equipment and resources and move livestock to loading facility

1.4 Assemble and prepare livestock for transport

1.5 Identify existing and potential hazards and report to supervisor

2. Load livestock

2.1 Observe industry and enterprise work health and safety policies and procedures

2.2 Ensure documentation is signed by the relevant person and check that the required animal identification is in place

2.3 Obtain relevant permits and comply with movement restrictions where required

2.4 Record animal details and identification as required using technology where applicable

2.5 Load and secure prepared livestock in accordance with industry and enterprise animal welfare and work health and safety procedures and requirements

3. Monitor transport and unload livestock

3.1 Communicate with the carrier to ensure livestock are transported with minimal stress and discomfort according to animal welfare requirements

3.2 Ensure livestock are checked regularly throughout the journey and unloaded for feeding and watering appropriately

3.3 Unload livestock using appropriate equipment and facilities, such as National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) readers where applicable

3.4 Monitor livestock condition and welfare post transport and provide feed and water appropriately

4. Complete transportation operations

4.1 Clean, maintain and secure vehicle, equipment and facilities appropriately

4.2 Complete required records according to legislative and enterprise requirements

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, assess risks and implement safe work procedures

interpret transport plan requirements

coordinate the transport of livestock

safely, load livestock while maintaining load within specifications

distribute animals on transport to prevent overcrowding and minimise risk of injury

obtain relevant permits and comply with movement restrictions

ensure documentation and livestock identification is in place

ensure appropriate recording including use of technology where applicable

safely unload livestock

review health and condition of livestock after transit

demonstrate safe and humane handling of livestock according to animal welfare codes of practice

demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

read and comprehend manufacturers specifications, work and maintenance plans, and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)

apply relevant work health and safety requirements

apply relevant biosecurity and animal welfare practices

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

industry and legislative requirements for the transport of livestock

model codes of practice for the welfare of animals Land transport (various species)

animal welfare, biosecurity and work health and safety legislative requirements

environmental codes of practice with regard to vehicle operation and livestock transport

market requirements in relation to the quality and condition of livestock

process of sourcing and costing transportation alternatives

livestock transport recording and documentation requirements

enterprise policies with regard to the use of vehicles and equipment

relevant documentation requirements and procedures

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. Prepare for the transport of livestock

1.1 Check the transport directions and calculate load

1.2 Determine transport requirements and engage a suitable carrier

1.3 Identify required equipment and resources and move livestock to loading facility

1.4 Assemble and prepare livestock for transport

1.5 Identify existing and potential hazards and report to supervisor

2. Load livestock

2.1 Observe industry and enterprise work health and safety policies and procedures

2.2 Ensure documentation is signed by the relevant person and check that the required animal identification is in place

2.3 Obtain relevant permits and comply with movement restrictions where required

2.4 Record animal details and identification as required using technology where applicable

2.5 Load and secure prepared livestock in accordance with industry and enterprise animal welfare and work health and safety procedures and requirements

3. Monitor transport and unload livestock

3.1 Communicate with the carrier to ensure livestock are transported with minimal stress and discomfort according to animal welfare requirements

3.2 Ensure livestock are checked regularly throughout the journey and unloaded for feeding and watering appropriately

3.3 Unload livestock using appropriate equipment and facilities, such as National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) readers where applicable

3.4 Monitor livestock condition and welfare post transport and provide feed and water appropriately

4. Complete transportation operations

4.1 Clean, maintain and secure vehicle, equipment and facilities appropriately

4.2 Complete required records according to legislative and enterprise requirements

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, assess risks and implement safe work procedures

interpret transport plan requirements

coordinate the transport of livestock

safely, load livestock while maintaining load within specifications

distribute animals on transport to prevent overcrowding and minimise risk of injury

obtain relevant permits and comply with movement restrictions

ensure documentation and livestock identification is in place

ensure appropriate recording including use of technology where applicable

safely unload livestock

review health and condition of livestock after transit

demonstrate safe and humane handling of livestock according to animal welfare codes of practice

demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

read and comprehend manufacturers specifications, work and maintenance plans, and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)

apply relevant work health and safety requirements

apply relevant biosecurity and animal welfare practices

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

industry and legislative requirements for the transport of livestock

model codes of practice for the welfare of animals Land transport (various species)

animal welfare, biosecurity and work health and safety legislative requirements

environmental codes of practice with regard to vehicle operation and livestock transport

market requirements in relation to the quality and condition of livestock

process of sourcing and costing transportation alternatives

livestock transport recording and documentation requirements

enterprise policies with regard to the use of vehicles and equipment

relevant documentation requirements and procedures

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
Check the transport directions and calculate load 
Determine transport requirements and engage a suitable carrier 
Identify required equipment and resources and move livestock to loading facility 
Assemble and prepare livestock for transport 
Identify existing and potential hazards and report to supervisor 
Observe industry and enterprise work health and safety policies and procedures 
Ensure documentation is signed by the relevant person and check that the required animal identification is in place 
Obtain relevant permits and comply with movement restrictions where required 
Record animal details and identification as required using technology where applicable 
Load and secure prepared livestock in accordance with industry and enterprise animal welfare and work health and safety procedures and requirements 
Communicate with the carrier to ensure livestock are transported with minimal stress and discomfort according to animal welfare requirements 
Ensure livestock are checked regularly throughout the journey and unloaded for feeding and watering appropriately 
Unload livestock using appropriate equipment and facilities, such as National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) readers where applicable 
Monitor livestock condition and welfare post transport and provide feed and water appropriately 
Clean, maintain and secure vehicle, equipment and facilities appropriately 
Complete required records according to legislative and enterprise requirements 

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