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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for the transport of livestock
   • Check the transport directions and calculate load
   • Determine transport requirements and engage a suitable carrier
   • Identify required equipment and resources and move livestock to loading facility
   • Assemble and prepare livestock for transport
   • Identify existing and potential hazards and report to supervisor
2. Load livestock
   • Observe industry and enterprise work health and safety policies and procedures
   • Ensure documentation is signed by the relevant person and check that the required animal identification is in place
   • Obtain relevant permits and comply with movement restrictions where required
   • Record animal details and identification as required using technology where applicable
   • Load and secure prepared livestock in accordance with industry and enterprise animal welfare and work health and safety procedures and requirements
3. Monitor transport and unload livestock
   • Communicate with the carrier to ensure livestock are transported with minimal stress and discomfort according to animal welfare requirements
   • Ensure livestock are checked regularly throughout the journey and unloaded for feeding and watering appropriately
   • Unload livestock using appropriate equipment and facilities, such as National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) readers where applicable
   • Monitor livestock condition and welfare post transport and provide feed and water appropriately
4. Complete transportation operations
   • Clean, maintain and secure vehicle, equipment and facilities appropriately
   • Complete required records according to legislative and enterprise requirements

Range Statement

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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:

identify hazards, assess risks and implement safe work procedures

interpret transport plan requirements

coordinate the transport of livestock

safely, load livestock while maintaining load within specifications

distribute animals on transport to prevent overcrowding and minimise risk of injury

obtain relevant permits and comply with movement restrictions

ensure documentation and livestock identification is in place

ensure appropriate recording including use of technology where applicable

safely unload livestock

review health and condition of livestock after transit

demonstrate safe and humane handling of livestock according to animal welfare codes of practice

demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

read and comprehend manufacturers specifications, work and maintenance plans, and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)

apply relevant work health and safety requirements

apply relevant biosecurity and animal welfare practices

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

industry and legislative requirements for the transport of livestock

model codes of practice for the welfare of animals Land transport (various species)

animal welfare, biosecurity and work health and safety legislative requirements

environmental codes of practice with regard to vehicle operation and livestock transport

market requirements in relation to the quality and condition of livestock

process of sourcing and costing transportation alternatives

livestock transport recording and documentation requirements

enterprise policies with regard to the use of vehicles and equipment

relevant documentation requirements and procedures

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