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AHCLSK203 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out birthing duties

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK203 - Carry out birthing duties
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist animals and their newborn at birthing.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for birthing
  • Check animal records and confirm anticipated birthing date where possible
  • Check condition and health status of pregnant animal and monitor prior to imminent birthing
  • Check birthing equipment, resources and materials and prepare for use
  • Give females access to shelter to give birth in during severe weather conditions
  • Identify hazards and report to supervisor
  • Use safe work practices
       
Element: Assist at the birthing process
  • Monitor environment and animals to ensure birth progresses normally
  • Check for presence of predators and implement control measures where necessary and report to supervisor
  • Handle animals calmly with minimal disruption to the birthing process and in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
  • Identify animals experiencing birthing difficulties and intervene as appropriate
  • Seek supervisor or veterinary advice if birth complications cannot be resolved
       
Element: Provide post-birthing assistance
  • Monitor post-birthing health and bonding of female and newborn
  • Maintain birthing environment, facilities and equipment in a safe, hygienic and operational state and report or fix faults
  • Keep records of birth
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for birthing

1.1 Check animal records and confirm anticipated birthing date where possible

1.2 Check condition and health status of pregnant animal and monitor prior to imminent birthing

1.3 Check birthing equipment, resources and materials and prepare for use

1.4 Give females access to shelter to give birth in during severe weather conditions

1.5 Identify hazards and report to supervisor

1.6 Use safe work practices

2. Assist at the birthing process

2.1 Monitor environment and animals to ensure birth progresses normally

2.2 Check for presence of predators and implement control measures where necessary and report to supervisor

2.3 Handle animals calmly with minimal disruption to the birthing process and in line with enterprise animal welfare policies

2.4 Identify animals experiencing birthing difficulties and intervene as appropriate

2.5 Seek supervisor or veterinary advice if birth complications cannot be resolved

3. Provide post-birthing assistance

3.1 Monitor post-birthing health and bonding of female and newborn

3.2 Maintain birthing environment, facilities and equipment in a safe, hygienic and operational state and report or fix faults

3.3 Keep records of birth

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:

implement predator control strategies

prepare birthing environment, materials and resources to industry standards

recognise signs of imminent birthing of animals

apply contingency measures for birthing in the event of adverse weather conditions

monitor birthing and provide assistance if required or refer on if birthing difficulties require veterinary assistance

recognise abnormalities in newborn animals

provide a non threatening environment and access to adequate feed and water immediately post birthing.

carry out animal husbandry procedures associated with birthing

monitor animal condition and recognise abnormal behaviour

provide due care and handle animals humanely in line with enterprise animal welfare policies

maintain a safe and secure post-birthing environment

select birthing equipment and materials and check for operation

demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

identify hazards and use safe work practices in the birthing environment

communicate abnormalities, equipment faults and workplace hazards and report and maintain animal records

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

relevant animal behaviour, basic health and nutritional requirements

birthing environment requirements for animals

birthing equipment and materials, their components and functions

birthing intervention and non-intervention strategies

effects of adverse weather conditions on birthing process and newborn animals

effects of inadequate nutrition on animals and newborn

enterprise policies with regard to treating animals, recording and reporting routines

environmental impacts and minimisation measures associated with animal production

hazards associated with handling animals

relevant livestock gestation and appropriate birthing and husbandry procedures

personal protective clothing and equipment and when and how it should be used

problems associated with birthing and remedial treatment

procedures for cleaning and maintaining treatment equipment and materials

predator behaviour and control procedures

relevant State/Territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice with regard to work health and safety and animal welfare.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for birthing

1.1 Check animal records and confirm anticipated birthing date where possible

1.2 Check condition and health status of pregnant animal and monitor prior to imminent birthing

1.3 Check birthing equipment, resources and materials and prepare for use

1.4 Give females access to shelter to give birth in during severe weather conditions

1.5 Identify hazards and report to supervisor

1.6 Use safe work practices

2. Assist at the birthing process

2.1 Monitor environment and animals to ensure birth progresses normally

2.2 Check for presence of predators and implement control measures where necessary and report to supervisor

2.3 Handle animals calmly with minimal disruption to the birthing process and in line with enterprise animal welfare policies

2.4 Identify animals experiencing birthing difficulties and intervene as appropriate

2.5 Seek supervisor or veterinary advice if birth complications cannot be resolved

3. Provide post-birthing assistance

3.1 Monitor post-birthing health and bonding of female and newborn

3.2 Maintain birthing environment, facilities and equipment in a safe, hygienic and operational state and report or fix faults

3.3 Keep records of birth

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Check animal records and confirm anticipated birthing date where possible 
Check condition and health status of pregnant animal and monitor prior to imminent birthing 
Check birthing equipment, resources and materials and prepare for use 
Give females access to shelter to give birth in during severe weather conditions 
Identify hazards and report to supervisor 
Use safe work practices 
Monitor environment and animals to ensure birth progresses normally 
Check for presence of predators and implement control measures where necessary and report to supervisor 
Handle animals calmly with minimal disruption to the birthing process and in line with enterprise animal welfare policies 
Identify animals experiencing birthing difficulties and intervene as appropriate 
Seek supervisor or veterinary advice if birth complications cannot be resolved 
Monitor post-birthing health and bonding of female and newborn 
Maintain birthing environment, facilities and equipment in a safe, hygienic and operational state and report or fix faults 
Keep records of birth 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSK203 - Carry out birthing duties
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCLSK203 - Carry out birthing duties

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