Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for treatment of livestock
- Equipment and materials for treating livestock are selected, checked for safe and sound operation and confirmed against work plan.
- Livestock treatment site and facilities are prepared to industry standards in line with enterprise requirements.
- Livestock treatments are prepared and confirmed against work plan
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are identified, risk assessed and risk controls are implemented.
- Treat livestock
- Livestock are mustered safely, yarded, controlled, inspected and identified for treatment in line with enterprise requirements.
- Low risk operating procedures with regard to livestock handling are observed and implemented in line with enterprise requirements.
- Dose rates are calculated and equipment calibrated and checked
- Treatment is administered in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements including animal welfare.
- Environmental impacts associated with livestock husbandry practices are identified and minimised according to enterprise procedures.
- Complete treatment process
- Livestock are prepared and moved along planned route without damage to person, property or environment.
- Equipment, materials and facilities used for treatments are cleaned, maintained and stored in line with manufacturer's specifications, OHS and enterprise requirements.
- Livestock residues and waste are disposed of in line with enterprise requirements for OHS and environmental management.
- Monitor effectiveness of treatment
- Livestock are monitored post-treatment for signs of treatment effectiveness.
- Abnormalities in livestock health and condition are recognised and treated appropriately.
- Livestock treatment process and outcomes including withholding periods are detailed and recorded in line with enterprise requirements.