Elements and Performance Criteria
- Follow instructions to prepare livestock for showing
- Livestock are identified and prepared for showing according to enterprise instructions.
- Feed and water supplies are monitored and replenished, as required and feed records are maintained to enterprise requirements.
- Health and welfare status of livestock is monitored and abnormalities are promptly reported according to enterprise requirements.
- Facilities are monitored and maintained, and existing and potential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are recognised, risk assessed and reported to the supervisor.
- Handle and groom livestock prior to competition
- Appropriate handling and grooming equipment is selected, checked and used according to instructions and manufacturer's specifications.
- Livestock are groomed for showing to competition standard according to instructions and enterprise requirements.
- Livestock are conditioned to human handling and trained to the standard required for show handling and performance.
- Handling procedures are conducted with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock, and maximum safety for livestock, handlers and other parties according to OHS and animal welfare requirements.
- Present livestock
- Equipment to be used in showing is checked for correct operation and prepared for presentation requirements.
- Livestock are presented using handling techniques to exhibit livestock to best advantage according to competition and enterprise requirements.
- Instructions and requests from competition officials are complied with.
- Relevant information is reported and recorded according to enterprise requirements.