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

AHCLSK304 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK304 - Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out post-mortem examination of livestock.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, work in a range of known contexts and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resourcesIndividuals must comply with national and local regulations for disposal of the carcass.Individuals must comply with regulations for sending of biological samples by post.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace and/or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessments for the following performance evidence must be conducted on a livestock carcass:

carry out post mortem examination

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 to conduct post-mortem / necropsy
  • Select site for post-mortem, ensuring compliance with biosecurity and environmental requirements
  • Prepare the site to be used for the post-mortem
  • Obtain and collate all relevant preliminary information about the carcass to be examined
  • Identify work health and safety and biosecurity hazards, assess risks and take appropriate action
  • Select and use personal protective equipment
  • Obtain and prepare required equipment and resources
  • Move the animal to be examined to the post mortem area using appropriate manual lifting techniques and equipment
  • Seek expert assistance if required
       
Element: Carry out post-mortem examination
  • Carry out external assessment and note outward signs of disease or injury
  • Seek expert advice and assistance before proceeding where unusual symptoms are present
  • Perform post mortem of the carcass in a systematic and safe manner using appropriate techniques and equipment, without causing artificial damage to organs and tissues
  • Examine organs, tissues and joints
  • Take samples of organs and tissues where appropriate, and place in properly labelled containers to meet laboratory requirements
  • Record relevant data and details of the post mortem examination and suggest the cause of death where possible
       
Element: Carry out post necropsy procedures
  • Dispose of carcass and biological materials using appropriate equipment and comply with biosecurity and environment al requirements, and national and local regulations for carcass disposal
  • Send labelled and packaged samples to the laboratory for analysis and comply with regulations for sending biological samples by post
  • Collate all information about the livestock examined and the records made during the post-mortem, and forward to supervisor or veterinarian for analysis and establishing a diagnosis
  • Clean and disinfect all equipment used and store appropriately
  • Clean and disinfect site used for the post-mortem
  • Disinfect disposable personal protective equipment before disposing them
  • Wash hands and exposed body areas thoroughly
  • Change clothing and place in appropriate bin for laundering and disinfect boots
       


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 to conduct post-mortem / necropsy

1.1 Select site for post-mortem, ensuring compliance with biosecurity and environmental requirements

1.2 Prepare the site to be used for the post-mortem

1.3 Obtain and collate all relevant preliminary information about the carcass to be examined

1.4 Identify work health and safety and biosecurity hazards, assess risks and take appropriate action

1.5 Select and use personal protective equipment

1.6 Obtain and prepare required equipment and resources

1.7 Move the animal to be examined to the post mortem area using appropriate manual lifting techniques and equipment

1.8 Seek expert assistance if required

2. Carry out post-mortem examination

2.1 Carry out external assessment and note outward signs of disease or injury

2.2 Seek expert advice and assistance before proceeding where unusual symptoms are present

2.3 Perform post mortem of the carcass in a systematic and safe manner using appropriate techniques and equipment, without causing artificial damage to organs and tissues

2.4 Examine organs, tissues and joints

2.5 Take samples of organs and tissues where appropriate, and place in properly labelled containers to meet laboratory requirements

2.6 Record relevant data and details of the post mortem examination and suggest the cause of death where possible

3. Carry out post necropsy procedures

3.1 Dispose of carcass and biological materials using appropriate equipment and comply with biosecurity and environment al requirements, and national and local regulations for carcass disposal

3.2 Send labelled and packaged samples to the laboratory for analysis and comply with regulations for sending biological samples by post

3.3 Collate all information about the livestock examined and the records made during the post-mortem, and forward to supervisor or veterinarian for analysis and establishing a diagnosis

3.4 Clean and disinfect all equipment used and store appropriately

3.5 Clean and disinfect site used for the post-mortem

3.6 Disinfect disposable personal protective equipment before disposing them

3.7 Wash hands and exposed body areas thoroughly

3.8 Change clothing and place in appropriate bin for laundering and disinfect boots

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:

prepare for post mortem, ensuring appropriate handling and use of equipment, personal protective equipment and disinfectants

identify work health and safety and biosecurity hazards and implement risk controls

handle carcasses safely and appropriately

perform external examination and post mortem examination of carcass

dispose of carcass appropriately

carry out post necropsy procedures of cleaning and disinfection of equipment, post mortem site and personal protective equipment

prepare biological samples for sending to the laboratory where appropriate

carry out procedures for personal hygiene

apply relevant work health safety environmental and biosecurity requirements and practices

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

sequence of actions in conducting a post mortem examination

appropriate handling and use of post mortem equipment, personal protective equipment and disinfectants

requirements for correct preparation, labelling and packaging of biological samples

anatomy and physical features of the species being examined

common causes of death for the species being examined

typical signs of pathology in major organs

typical symptoms and clinical signs of notifiable diseases in the relevant species

relevant work health and safety environmental and biosecurity requirements, and carcass disposal regulations

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare to conduct post-mortem / necropsy

1.1 Select site for post-mortem, ensuring compliance with biosecurity and environmental requirements

1.2 Prepare the site to be used for the post-mortem

1.3 Obtain and collate all relevant preliminary information about the carcass to be examined

1.4 Identify work health and safety and biosecurity hazards, assess risks and take appropriate action

1.5 Select and use personal protective equipment

1.6 Obtain and prepare required equipment and resources

1.7 Move the animal to be examined to the post mortem area using appropriate manual lifting techniques and equipment

1.8 Seek expert assistance if required

2. Carry out post-mortem examination

2.1 Carry out external assessment and note outward signs of disease or injury

2.2 Seek expert advice and assistance before proceeding where unusual symptoms are present

2.3 Perform post mortem of the carcass in a systematic and safe manner using appropriate techniques and equipment, without causing artificial damage to organs and tissues

2.4 Examine organs, tissues and joints

2.5 Take samples of organs and tissues where appropriate, and place in properly labelled containers to meet laboratory requirements

2.6 Record relevant data and details of the post mortem examination and suggest the cause of death where possible

3. Carry out post necropsy procedures

3.1 Dispose of carcass and biological materials using appropriate equipment and comply with biosecurity and environment al requirements, and national and local regulations for carcass disposal

3.2 Send labelled and packaged samples to the laboratory for analysis and comply with regulations for sending biological samples by post

3.3 Collate all information about the livestock examined and the records made during the post-mortem, and forward to supervisor or veterinarian for analysis and establishing a diagnosis

3.4 Clean and disinfect all equipment used and store appropriately

3.5 Clean and disinfect site used for the post-mortem

3.6 Disinfect disposable personal protective equipment before disposing them

3.7 Wash hands and exposed body areas thoroughly

3.8 Change clothing and place in appropriate bin for laundering and disinfect boots

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 site for post-mortem, ensuring compliance with biosecurity and environmental requirements 
Prepare the site to be used for the post-mortem 
Obtain and collate all relevant preliminary information about the carcass to be examined 
Identify work health and safety and biosecurity hazards, assess risks and take appropriate action 
Select and use personal protective equipment 
Obtain and prepare required equipment and resources 
Move the animal to be examined to the post mortem area using appropriate manual lifting techniques and equipment 
Seek expert assistance if required 
Carry out external assessment and note outward signs of disease or injury 
Seek expert advice and assistance before proceeding where unusual symptoms are present 
Perform post mortem of the carcass in a systematic and safe manner using appropriate techniques and equipment, without causing artificial damage to organs and tissues 
Examine organs, tissues and joints 
Take samples of organs and tissues where appropriate, and place in properly labelled containers to meet laboratory requirements 
Record relevant data and details of the post mortem examination and suggest the cause of death where possible 
Dispose of carcass and biological materials using appropriate equipment and comply with biosecurity and environment al requirements, and national and local regulations for carcass disposal 
Send labelled and packaged samples to the laboratory for analysis and comply with regulations for sending biological samples by post 
Collate all information about the livestock examined and the records made during the post-mortem, and forward to supervisor or veterinarian for analysis and establishing a diagnosis 
Clean and disinfect all equipment used and store appropriately 
Clean and disinfect site used for the post-mortem 
Disinfect disposable personal protective equipment before disposing them 
Wash hands and exposed body areas thoroughly 
Change clothing and place in appropriate bin for laundering and disinfect boots 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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