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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for euthanasia
  2. Carry out euthanasia of animal
  3. Carry out post euthanasia procedures

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

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:

apply relevant animal welfare requirements

implement relevant work health and safety practices

implement relevant biosecurity requirements

prepare for euthanasia

carry out euthanasia of animal

confirm signs of death in the euthanased animal

handle, prepare or dispose of carcass in line with workplace procedures, national and local regulations

clean and store equipment and materials

record details of the euthanasia


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

their responsibilities with regard to animal welfare as outlined in the relevant animal welfare codes of practice

relevant work health and safety and biosecurity requirements, explain the requirements of statutory legislation and codes of practice related to euthanasing livestock

workplace procedures for euthanasia of livestock as required, describe animal handling, restraint and behaviour for carrying out euthanasia

signs of death in an animal

anatomy and physical features of the relevant livestock species

methods of euthanasia suitable for the livestock species as outlined in the relevant codes of practice