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

AHCLSK210 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Muster and move livestock

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK210 - Muster and move livestock
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to muster and move livestock as part of a team.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 muster
  • Identify mustering requirements and confirm with supervisor
  • Arrange transport requirements and check and confirm for operation
  • Identify and access additional information relevant to livestock movements
  • Identify hazards and safety concerns and report to the supervisor
  • Select and use personal protective equipment
       
Element: Carry out muster
  • Locate livestock identified in the muster plan and aggregate in preparation for movement
  • Carry out muster processes in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
       
Element: Move livestock
  • Carry out livestock movement with minimal stress to livestock and without damage to person, property or environment
  • Monitor and maintain livestock welfare during movement with adequate provision of rest, water and feeding points
  • Confine and pasture livestock at destination
  • Count and record numbers of livestock
  • Follow enterprise biosecurity policies where 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.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for muster

1.1 Identify mustering requirements and confirm with supervisor

1.2 Arrange transport requirements and check and confirm for operation

1.3 Identify and access additional information relevant to livestock movements

1.4 Identify hazards and safety concerns and report to the supervisor

1.5 Select and use personal protective equipment

2. Carry out muster

2.1 Locate livestock identified in the muster plan and aggregate in preparation for movement

2.2 Carry out muster processes in line with enterprise animal welfare policies

3. Move livestock

3.1 Carry out livestock movement with minimal stress to livestock and without damage to person, property or environment

3.2 Monitor and maintain livestock welfare during movement with adequate provision of rest, water and feeding points

3.3 Confine and pasture livestock at destination

3.4 Count and record numbers of livestock

3.5 Follow enterprise biosecurity policies where required

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 safe work procedures

read and interpret muster plans and maps

prepare equipment and working dogs (when used) for handling livestock

implement directions for mustering

monitor livestock behaviour and recognise abnormalities

muster and move livestock along prepared routes in a calm and controlled manner

handle livestock safely and humanely, monitor welfare of mustered stock

monitor and minimise impacts to the environment

communicate effectively with the muster team

calculate livestock numbers and assess and calculate feed and water requirements

follow relevant work health and safety requirements

follow relevant biosecurity requirements where required

follow relevant animal welfare practices

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

mustering and movement methods and techniques

livestock basic health and nutritional requirements

livestock herding/flocking behaviour

environmental codes of practice with regard to livestock production

working dogs uses and techniques (where appropriate)

legislative requirements for stock movement along public roads

environmental impacts and procedures for livestock movements and musters

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. Prepare for muster

1.1 Identify mustering requirements and confirm with supervisor

1.2 Arrange transport requirements and check and confirm for operation

1.3 Identify and access additional information relevant to livestock movements

1.4 Identify hazards and safety concerns and report to the supervisor

1.5 Select and use personal protective equipment

2. Carry out muster

2.1 Locate livestock identified in the muster plan and aggregate in preparation for movement

2.2 Carry out muster processes in line with enterprise animal welfare policies

3. Move livestock

3.1 Carry out livestock movement with minimal stress to livestock and without damage to person, property or environment

3.2 Monitor and maintain livestock welfare during movement with adequate provision of rest, water and feeding points

3.3 Confine and pasture livestock at destination

3.4 Count and record numbers of livestock

3.5 Follow enterprise biosecurity policies where required

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
Identify mustering requirements and confirm with supervisor 
Arrange transport requirements and check and confirm for operation 
Identify and access additional information relevant to livestock movements 
Identify hazards and safety concerns and report to the supervisor 
Select and use personal protective equipment 
Locate livestock identified in the muster plan and aggregate in preparation for movement 
Carry out muster processes in line with enterprise animal welfare policies 
Carry out livestock movement with minimal stress to livestock and without damage to person, property or environment 
Monitor and maintain livestock welfare during movement with adequate provision of rest, water and feeding points 
Confine and pasture livestock at destination 
Count and record numbers of livestock 
Follow enterprise biosecurity policies where required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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