Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCLSK304A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | AHCLSK304A - Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock |
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Description | This unit covers the process of conducting a post-mortem examination of an animal or bird under limited supervision and following established procedures, and defines the standard required to: use knives and other cutting equipment safely; handle dead animals and birds without risk to self or others; accurately cut open an animal or bird for post mortem examination; collect relevant and useable data and biological samples before and as part of the post mortem to enable an accurate diagnosis of the cause of death; carry out preparation, labelling and packaging of biological and potentially hazardous samples. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit is likely to be carried out under minimal supervision, with further checking required in some cases by a veterinarian. Post-mortems are applied at a basic level and observations are referred on where veterinary advice or a definitive diagnosis is required. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare to conduct post-mortem |
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Element: Carry out post-mortem examination |
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Element: Prepare samples and maintain hygiene and biosecurity |
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