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AHCLSK320A
Coordinate and monitor livestock transport

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to transporting livestock and requires some judgement and discretion In placing and checking the welfare of animals.

This unit covers the process of safely and efficiently transport livestock to a destination within a specified timeframe, and defines the standard required to: ensure documentation and livestock identification is in place; coordinate the transport of livestock; load and unload animals; distribute animals on transport to prevent overcrowding and minimise risk of injury; ensure load is within specifications; review health and condition of livestock after transit.

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Employability Skills

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Evidence Required

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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:

ensure documentation and livestock identification is in place

coordinate the transport of livestock

load and unload animals

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

maintain load within specifications

review health and condition of livestock after transit.

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 procedures

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

safely, load and unload livestock

demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

obtain relevant permits and comply with movement restrictions

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

interpret transport plan requirements

communicate verbally to advise and anticipate conditions

maintain records

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

industry and legislative requirements for the transport of livestock

animal welfare and OHS 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

sourcing and costing transportation alternatives

enterprise policies with regard to the use of vehicles and equipment

relevant documentation requirements and procedures.

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

Animals to be transported may include:

sheep

cattle

horses

goats

alpacas

pigs.

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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
Directions for transport are checked and load is calculated. 
Transport requirements are determined and a suitable carrier is engaged. 
Equipment and resources are identified and livestock are moved to loading facility for transport. 
Livestock are assembled and prepared for transport. 
Workplace safety policies and procedures are observed and followed according to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and enterprise requirements. 
Documentation is signed by relevant person and required animal identification is in place. 
Prepared livestock are loaded and secured safely and humanely according to animal welfare, OHS and enterprise requirements. 
Existing and potential hazards are identified and managed according to OHS, animal welfare and enterprise requirements. 
Carrier is briefed to ensure livestock are transported with minimal stress and discomfort according to animal welfare requirements. 
Livestock are regularly checked throughout the journey and unloaded for feeding and watering if necessary. 
Livestock are unloaded safely and humanely using appropriate equipment and facilities according to manufacturer's specifications. 
Livestock condition and welfare is monitored post transport and appropriate feed and water requirements are provided according to enterprise requirements. 
Vehicle, equipment and facilities are cleaned, maintained and secured according to OHS and enterprise requirements. 
Relevant information is documented according to legislative and enterprise requirements. 

Forms

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