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

AHCLSK208 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor livestock to parturition

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK208 - Monitor livestock to parturition
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor animal health, wellbeing and welfare to parturition.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 work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace 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: Check health status of animals
  • Check condition and health status of animals and confirm against enterprise health strategies and records
  • Recognise signs of poor health and condition or abnormal behaviour and report to the supervisor for remedial action
  • Arrange preventative health treatments and administer as instructed
  • Identify hazards and report to supervisor
  • Identify environmental implications associated with production and report to the supervisor
       
Element: Identify pregnant animals
  • Identify animals and separate on basis of pregnancy status
  • Identify dry animals and implement appropriate procedures
  • Report additional assistance required for assessing pregnancy status to the supervisor for remedial action
       
Element: Feed pregnant animal
  • Identify nutritional needs of pregnant animals and confirm against the feeding plan
  • Identify animals with special feeding needs and give them preferential feeding and record
  • Implement supplementary feeding as required and record accordingly
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for pregnant animals
  • Handle animals with minimum stress and discomfort to the animals without excessive yarding or shedding in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
       


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. Check health status of animals

1.1 Check condition and health status of animals and confirm against enterprise health strategies and records

1.2 Recognise signs of poor health and condition or abnormal behaviour and report to the supervisor for remedial action

1.3 Arrange preventative health treatments and administer as instructed

1.4 Identify hazards and report to supervisor

1.5 Identify environmental implications associated with production and report to the supervisor

2. Identify pregnant animals

2.1 Identify animals and separate on basis of pregnancy status

2.2 Identify dry animals and implement appropriate procedures

2.3 Report additional assistance required for assessing pregnancy status to the supervisor for remedial action

3. Feed pregnant animal

3.1 Identify nutritional needs of pregnant animals and confirm against the feeding plan

3.2 Identify animals with special feeding needs and give them preferential feeding and record

3.3 Implement supplementary feeding as required and record accordingly

3.4 Maintain a safe and secure environment for pregnant animals

3.5 Handle animals with minimum stress and discomfort to the animals without excessive yarding or shedding in line with enterprise animal welfare policies

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 and follow safety directions

observe livestock health and wellbeing from joining

maintain appropriate nutritional and environmental requirements

recognise and report abnormalities for remedial action

provide a safe and secure environment for the promotion of the welfare and wellbeing of pregnant animals through to birthing.

administer preventative health treatments

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

communicate orally and in writing, animal behaviour and identified abnormalities

control environmental impacts associated with animal production

handle pregnant animals with due care

observe and accurately report animal behaviour

observe local climatic conditions

follow relevant work health and safety requirements

follow relevant animal welfare practices

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

effects of adverse weather conditions and inadequate nutrition on pregnant animals and their newborn

effect of local climatic conditions on the timing of shearing, separating and transporting pregnant animals

environment codes of practice with regard to animal production

correct livestock handling techniques for dry and pregnant animals

health and nutritional requirements for pregnant animals

housing requirements for intensively produced animals

livestock identification methods

pregnant animals behaviour and abnormalities

pregnancy checking and confirmation procedures (including scanning)

health treatments, procedures and methods to livestock when required

relevant work health and safety requirements

relevant animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice

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. Check health status of animals

1.1 Check condition and health status of animals and confirm against enterprise health strategies and records

1.2 Recognise signs of poor health and condition or abnormal behaviour and report to the supervisor for remedial action

1.3 Arrange preventative health treatments and administer as instructed

1.4 Identify hazards and report to supervisor

1.5 Identify environmental implications associated with production and report to the supervisor

2. Identify pregnant animals

2.1 Identify animals and separate on basis of pregnancy status

2.2 Identify dry animals and implement appropriate procedures

2.3 Report additional assistance required for assessing pregnancy status to the supervisor for remedial action

3. Feed pregnant animal

3.1 Identify nutritional needs of pregnant animals and confirm against the feeding plan

3.2 Identify animals with special feeding needs and give them preferential feeding and record

3.3 Implement supplementary feeding as required and record accordingly

3.4 Maintain a safe and secure environment for pregnant animals

3.5 Handle animals with minimum stress and discomfort to the animals without excessive yarding or shedding in line with enterprise animal welfare policies

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 condition and health status of animals and confirm against enterprise health strategies and records 
Recognise signs of poor health and condition or abnormal behaviour and report to the supervisor for remedial action 
Arrange preventative health treatments and administer as instructed 
Identify hazards and report to supervisor 
Identify environmental implications associated with production and report to the supervisor 
Identify animals and separate on basis of pregnancy status 
Identify dry animals and implement appropriate procedures 
Report additional assistance required for assessing pregnancy status to the supervisor for remedial action 
Identify nutritional needs of pregnant animals and confirm against the feeding plan 
Identify animals with special feeding needs and give them preferential feeding and record 
Implement supplementary feeding as required and record accordingly 
Maintain a safe and secure environment for pregnant animals 
Handle animals with minimum stress and discomfort to the animals without excessive yarding or shedding in line with enterprise animal welfare policies 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSK208 - Monitor livestock to parturition
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