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AHCLSK403A
Escort livestock during export

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to animal attendants who escort livestock on sea voyages.

This unit covers escorting livestock during export and defines the standard required to: handle, treat and feed livestock; identify signs of ill health and injury, or signs of abnormal or depressed appetite; handle and restrain livestock for observation and treatment as required; oversee the care of livestock in transit; communicate effectively with exporting agents and related agencies, as well as the Master/Captain, officers and seamen on board; complete export documentation including daily records of animal observations and conditions.

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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:

handle, treat and feed livestock

identify signs of ill health and injury, or signs of abnormal or depressed appetite

handle and restrain livestock for observation and treatment as required

oversee the care of livestock in transit

communicate effectively with exporting agents and related agencies, as well as the Master/Captain, officers and seamen on board

complete export documentation including daily records of animal observations and conditions.

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

quickly and accurately identify signs of ill health and injury, or signs of abnormal or depressed appetite

competently handle and restrain livestock for observation and treatment as required

effectively oversee the care of livestock in transit

humanely handle, treat and feed livestock

communicate effectively with exporting agents and related agencies, as well as the Master/Captain, officers and seamen on board

complete livestock health and medication records clearly, accurately, and in line with established practice for such records

accurately complete export documentation including daily records of animal observations and conditions

maintain and store records, reports and log books

select, fit and use personal and protective equipment

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, develop sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legibly information collected and select and apply procedures to a range of tasks

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

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

Required knowledge

applicable geography and culture of the importing nation

health and welfare of all classes of livestock - including pregnant livestock - in transit

zoonoses applicable to the specific classes and species of livestock

commonly occurring animal disease and parasitic infestation

on-board procedures and responsibilities

quarantine and its implementation both for export and import purposes

the application of a range of treatments under veterinary supervision

methods of safe animal handling within the code of practice guidelines

methods of euthanasing and disposing of livestock

relevant legislation and regulations relating to waste management, animal health and welfare, and employment of staff and contractors

invoice, receipt and document requirements at both ends of the transport operation.

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

Export livestock may include:

cattle

horses

goats

sheep.

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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
Details of the livestock to be exported are obtained from, and clarified with, the exporter or producer. 
Effective communication links are established between all parties to the consignment and any relevant organisations or agencies. 
Specific details of the vessel/plane are investigated and verified to attain efficiencies in loading and transit operations. 
Required certification, permit and invoicing arrangements are completed according to exporter requirements and relevant legislation. 
Nutritional and veterinary requirements are estimated and required quantities are ordered according to exporter directions, established industry standards and load specifications. 
Details of the livestock to be exported are obtained from, and clarified with, the exporter or producer. 
Effective communication links are established between all parties to the consignment and any relevant organisations or agencies. 
Specific details of the vessel/plane are investigated and verified to attain efficiencies in loading and transit operations. 
Required certification, permit and invoicing arrangements are completed according to exporter requirements and relevant legislation. 
Nutritional and veterinary requirements are estimated and required quantities are ordered according to exporter directions, established industry standards and load specifications. 
Workplace health and safety policies and procedures are observed and followed in line with regulatory and exporter requirements. 
Prepared livestock are loaded and secured safely and humanely according to animal welfare, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), and exporter requirements. 
Loading densities and conditions are checked and verified in accordance with the loading plan, government regulations and exporter specifications. 
Water and feed provision to livestock is monitored and recorded, and any abnormalities or variance from feed budgets are reported to the appropriate party. 
Regular observation of all livestock is carried out to ensure timely and appropriate responses to changes in condition, feed and water intake, or incidence of disease. 
Injured or diseased livestock are humanely dealt with according to exporter policy, relevant health and environmental considerations, and in consideration of customer requirements. 
Reports are completed according to exporter and shipping company policy and in accurate observation of shipping conditions. 
Unloading strategies including timing, health checks and documentation are established in consultation with the carriers Chief Officer or Master. 
Pen cleaning and other established pre-unloading procedures are completed prior to entering port. 
Animals are unloaded safely and humanely using appropriate equipment and facilities in line with manufacturer's specifications. 
Specific animal requirements at unloading are identified and supplies are obtained to meet consignment needs. 
End of voyage reports and required documentation are completed according to exporter requirements, shipping company policy, government legislation, and customer requirements. 
Post-transport checks are undertaken according to exporter and customer requirements, and shipping company policy. 

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