Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to work with livestock
- Discuss work to be undertaken with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary
- Discuss tasks with other workers who may be affected to ensure continued smooth operation of the process
- Select and check tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken and maintain if necessary
- Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment in line with work health and safety policies
- Identify hazards and report to supervisor
- Carry out livestock checks
- Deal with livestock emergencies
- Follow enterprise biosecurity policies where required
- Recognise common signs of livestock injury or life threatening conditions and report to supervisor
- Use basic emergency and livestock first aid procedures until professional help arrives
- Report serious cuts and abrasions to livestock to the supervisor or veterinarian
- Provide veterinary procedure support