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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare disease control and treatment
   • Follow farm biosecurity procedures in own work practices
   • Report observations of abnormal stock behaviour, mortalities or moribund stock to supervisor
   • Receive and confirm instructions with supervisor on preparations for disease control and treatment
   • Collect required equipment and materials, including personal protective equipment, and check for serviceability
2. Assist with disease control
   • Assist with preparation of disease treatments according to workplace chemical handling procedures and supervisor instructions
   • Apply disease treatments to affected stock according to supervisor instructions using safe work practices
   • Observe treated stock behaviour and record abnormal activity and report to supervisor
3. Assist with disposal of wastes and mortalities
   • Check and prepare collection equipment and holding or storage facilities
   • Collect wastes and mortalities and transfer to holding or storage facilities
   • Dispose of wastes and mortalities according to workplace and safety procedures
   • Employ work practices that minimise stock stress or damage
4. Complete activities after the disease has been controlled
   • Clean work area and dispose of waste materials safely according to workplace procedures
   • Check and store tools and equipment, reporting any identified repair requirements to supervisor
   • Record relevant data and observations and report any abnormal records to supervisor