Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCLSK203A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out birthing duties

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK203A - Carry out birthing duties
Description This unit covers the process of assisting animals and their newborn at birthing and defines the standard required to: implement predator control strategies; 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 and provide a non threatening environment and access to adequate feed and water immediately post birthing.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to workers in animal production enterprises that operate under limited supervision within enterprise guidelines. It requires the ability to make decisions based on a developing situation, including the need to ask for specialist assistance.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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
  • Animal records are checked and anticipated birthing date confirmed where possible.
  • Condition and health status of pregnant animal is assessed and monitored prior to imminent birthing.
  • Birthing equipment, resources and materials are checked and prepared for use.
  • Females are given access to shelter to give birth in severe weather conditions.
  • Hazards in assisting with birthing are identified and safe work practices followed.
       
Element: Assist at the birthing process
  • Environment and animals are monitored to ensure birth progresses normally.
  • Animals giving birth are handled calmly with minimal disruption to the process.
  • Animals experiencing birthing difficulties are identified and intervention is carried out within procedures.
  • Supervisor or veterinary advice is sought if birth complications cannot be resolved.
       
Element: Provide post-birthing assistance
  • Post-birthing health and bonding of female and newborn is monitored.
  • Birthing environment, facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe, hygienic and operational state and faults are reported or fixed.
  • Record of birth is kept if required.
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

implement predator control strategies

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.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

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.

Required skills

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

assess and calculate animal numbers, feed measurement, rate and frequency of feeding, and animal gestation

carry out animal husbandry procedures associated with birthing

clean, maintain and store equipment and materials

monitor animal condition and recognise abnormal behaviour

recognise signs of imminent birthing of animals

prepare birthing environment, materials and resources to industry standards

provide due care and handle animals humanely

provide feed and feed supplements to meet nutritional needs of pregnant animals as directed

recognise abnormalities in newborn animals

safely implement predator control strategies

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

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

animal behaviour and basic health and nutritional requirements as directed

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

livestock gestation and 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 workplace Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and animal welfare.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Livestock birthing may include:

pigs

goats

alpacas

sheep.

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
Animal records are checked and anticipated birthing date confirmed where possible. 
Condition and health status of pregnant animal is assessed and monitored prior to imminent birthing. 
Birthing equipment, resources and materials are checked and prepared for use. 
Females are given access to shelter to give birth in severe weather conditions. 
Hazards in assisting with birthing are identified and safe work practices followed. 
Environment and animals are monitored to ensure birth progresses normally. 
Animals giving birth are handled calmly with minimal disruption to the process. 
Animals experiencing birthing difficulties are identified and intervention is carried out within procedures. 
Supervisor or veterinary advice is sought if birth complications cannot be resolved. 
Post-birthing health and bonding of female and newborn is monitored. 
Birthing environment, facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe, hygienic and operational state and faults are reported or fixed. 
Record of birth is kept if required. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSK203A - Carry out birthing duties
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