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

AHCLSK301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Administer medication to livestock

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK301 - Administer medication to livestock
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply preventative health treatments and other medications to livestock under professional supervision.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 broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.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.

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 treatment of livestock
  • Select equipment and materials and check for safe and sound operation and confirmed against work plan
  • Prepare livestock treatment site and facilities
  • Prepare livestock treatments
  • Identify hazards, assess risk and implement risk controls
       
Element: Treat livestock
  • Muster livestock and yard, control, inspect and identify for treatment in line with enterprise requirements and animal welfare policies
  • Use low risk operating procedures with regard to livestock handling
  • Calculate dose rates and calibrate equipment
  • Administer treatment
  • Identify and minimise environmental impacts
  • Minimise risks of resistance to veterinary medicines and chemicals
       
Element: Complete treatment process
  • Prepare livestock and move along planned route without damage to person, property or environment
  • Clean, maintain and store equipment, materials and facilities used for treatments
  • Dispose of livestock residues and waste appropriately
       
Element: Monitor effectiveness of treatment
  • Monitor livestock post-treatment for signs of treatment effectiveness
  • Recognise abnormalities in livestock health and condition and treat appropriately
  • Record livestock treatment process and outcomes including withholding periods
  • Apply 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 treatment of livestock

1.1 Select equipment and materials and check for safe and sound operation and confirmed against work plan

1.2 Prepare livestock treatment site and facilities

1.3 Prepare livestock treatments

1.4 Identify hazards, assess risk and implement risk controls

2. Treat livestock

2.1 Muster livestock and yard, control, inspect and identify for treatment in line with enterprise requirements and animal welfare policies

2.2 Use low risk operating procedures with regard to livestock handling

2.3 Calculate dose rates and calibrate equipment

2.4 Administer treatment

2.5 Identify and minimise environmental impacts

2.6 Minimise risks of resistance to veterinary medicines and chemicals

3. Complete treatment process

3.1 Prepare livestock and move along planned route without damage to person, property or environment

3.2 Clean, maintain and store equipment, materials and facilities used for treatments

3.3 Dispose of livestock residues and waste appropriately

4. Monitor effectiveness of treatment

4.1 Monitor livestock post-treatment for signs of treatment effectiveness

4.2 Recognise abnormalities in livestock health and condition and treat appropriately

4.3 Record livestock treatment process and outcomes including withholding periods

4.4 Apply 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 implement safe work practices

prepare, clean and maintain treatment site, facilities and equipment to industry standards

select and utilise equipment and materials appropriate for treating requirements and match to work tasks

muster, move and handle livestock for health treatments

administer preventative health treatments in accordance with work plan

monitor effectiveness of treatments and provide follow up if required

maintain records of treatments

assess and calculate herd/flock numbers, measure dosage and quantities

monitor livestock behaviour and recognise abnormalities

apply contingency measures for administering treatments in the event of adverse weather conditions

carry out animal husbandry procedures

provide due care and handle livestock humanely

communicate abnormalities, equipment faults and workplace hazards

read and interpret manufacturers specifications, work and maintenance plans, veterinary chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s)

apply relevant work health and safety requirements

apply relevant biosecurity requirements

apply relevant animal welfare practices

apply relevant environmental sustainability practices

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

equipment and materials for treating livestock, their components and functions

livestock health treatments, procedures and methods

livestock identification methods

mustering and moving techniques

withholding periods for residues in meat, milk or wool

technique of disposing of livestock residues and waste appropriately

hazards associated with handling livestock and veterinarian medicines and chemicals

implications and management of veterinary medicine and/or chemical resistance

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

procedures for cleaning and maintaining treatment equipment and materials

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

relevant State/Territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice with regard to work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and the use and control of hazardous substances


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 treatment of livestock

1.1 Select equipment and materials and check for safe and sound operation and confirmed against work plan

1.2 Prepare livestock treatment site and facilities

1.3 Prepare livestock treatments

1.4 Identify hazards, assess risk and implement risk controls

2. Treat livestock

2.1 Muster livestock and yard, control, inspect and identify for treatment in line with enterprise requirements and animal welfare policies

2.2 Use low risk operating procedures with regard to livestock handling

2.3 Calculate dose rates and calibrate equipment

2.4 Administer treatment

2.5 Identify and minimise environmental impacts

2.6 Minimise risks of resistance to veterinary medicines and chemicals

3. Complete treatment process

3.1 Prepare livestock and move along planned route without damage to person, property or environment

3.2 Clean, maintain and store equipment, materials and facilities used for treatments

3.3 Dispose of livestock residues and waste appropriately

4. Monitor effectiveness of treatment

4.1 Monitor livestock post-treatment for signs of treatment effectiveness

4.2 Recognise abnormalities in livestock health and condition and treat appropriately

4.3 Record livestock treatment process and outcomes including withholding periods

4.4 Apply 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
Select equipment and materials and check for safe and sound operation and confirmed against work plan 
Prepare livestock treatment site and facilities 
Prepare livestock treatments 
Identify hazards, assess risk and implement risk controls 
Muster livestock and yard, control, inspect and identify for treatment in line with enterprise requirements and animal welfare policies 
Use low risk operating procedures with regard to livestock handling 
Calculate dose rates and calibrate equipment 
Administer treatment 
Identify and minimise environmental impacts 
Minimise risks of resistance to veterinary medicines and chemicals 
Prepare livestock and move along planned route without damage to person, property or environment 
Clean, maintain and store equipment, materials and facilities used for treatments 
Dispose of livestock residues and waste appropriately 
Monitor livestock post-treatment for signs of treatment effectiveness 
Recognise abnormalities in livestock health and condition and treat appropriately 
Record livestock treatment process and outcomes including withholding periods 
Apply enterprise biosecurity policies where required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSK301 - Administer medication to livestock
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AHCLSK301 - Administer medication to livestock

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