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AHCLSK205A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Handle livestock using basic techniques

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK205A - Handle livestock using basic techniques
Description This unit covers the functions required to move, draft and control livestock using basic methods and procedures in an agricultural enterprise and defines the standard required to: prepare handling areas, gates and access routes for livestock movement; monitor and anticipate livestock behaviour; identify and draft livestock for handling operations; move and control livestock and minimise undue stress and risk to livestock and handlers.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to workers in the livestock industry who operate under routine supervision within enterprise guidelines.
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 handling livestock
  • Livestock handling areas, gates and access routes are identified, prepared and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
  • Livestock are located and identified for handling according to supervisor's instructions.
  • Behavioural characteristics of livestock are observed, anticipated and appropriate handling methods selected.
  • Handling equipment is selected, checked for soundness and prepared for use according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
  • Hazards in the workplace are recognised and safety concerns reported.
       
Element: Handle livestock
  • Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
  • Procedures to control, draft and sort livestock are conducted with due care according to OHS and animal welfare requirements.
  • Restraint procedures are carried out safely and with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock according to OHS and animal welfare requirements.
  • Livestock behaviour is continually monitored and anticipated during moving and drafting processes to ensure wellbeing of livestock and safety of handlers.
  • Livestock count is conducted and recorded according to enterprise requirements.
  • Environmental implications associated with livestock production are recognised and reported to the supervisor.
       
Element: Complete handling procedure
  • Livestock handling operations are completed as instructed, and gates and access routes prepared for livestock departure according to enterprise requirements.
  • Handling areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained and surplus materials stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • Handling area maintenance requirements and equipment faults or malfunctions are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
  • Livestock residues and waste are disposed of according to OHS and enterprise environmental practices.
  • Relevant information is recorded and reported according to enterprise requirements.
       


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:

prepare handling areas, gates and access routes for livestock movement

monitor and anticipate livestock behaviour

identify and draft livestock for handling operations

move and control livestock

minimise undue stress and risk to livestock and handlers.

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

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Required skills

identify hazards and follow safe work practices

provide due care in the handling of livestock

recognise enterprise livestock identification systems

safely drive vehicles, and ride horses and motorbikes without damage to person, property or environment

recognise livestock abnormalities

control environmental impacts associated with livestock production

apply contingency measures for handling livestock in the event of adverse weather conditions

observe and describe the behaviour of livestock

read and comprehend oral and written information and instructions, write basic statements and maintain livestock handling records

assess and calculate livestock numbers

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

livestock breeds and basic nutritional and welfare requirements

livestock behavioural characteristics and movement in handling areas

components and functions of handling equipment

handling techniques and restraint methods

enterprise livestock identification systems

environmental codes of practice with regard to livestock production

OHS and animal welfare legislative requirements

regulatory controls with regard to handling livestock on public roads.

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

Livestock may include:

beef cattle

dairy cattle

sheep

alpacas

goats.

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
Livestock handling areas, gates and access routes are identified, prepared and maintained according to enterprise requirements. 
Livestock are located and identified for handling according to supervisor's instructions. 
Behavioural characteristics of livestock are observed, anticipated and appropriate handling methods selected. 
Handling equipment is selected, checked for soundness and prepared for use according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions. 
Hazards in the workplace are recognised and safety concerns reported. 
Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements. 
Procedures to control, draft and sort livestock are conducted with due care according to OHS and animal welfare requirements. 
Restraint procedures are carried out safely and with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock according to OHS and animal welfare requirements. 
Livestock behaviour is continually monitored and anticipated during moving and drafting processes to ensure wellbeing of livestock and safety of handlers. 
Livestock count is conducted and recorded according to enterprise requirements. 
Environmental implications associated with livestock production are recognised and reported to the supervisor. 
Livestock handling operations are completed as instructed, and gates and access routes prepared for livestock departure according to enterprise requirements. 
Handling areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained and surplus materials stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements. 
Handling area maintenance requirements and equipment faults or malfunctions are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements. 
Livestock residues and waste are disposed of according to OHS and enterprise environmental practices. 
Relevant information is recorded and reported according to enterprise requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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