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

AHCLSK316 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare livestock for competition

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK316 - Prepare livestock for competition
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and train livestock for competitive showing.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.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: Follow instructions to prepare livestock for showing
  • Identify and prepare livestock for showing
  • Monitor feed and water supplies and replenish as required
  • Maintain feed records
  • Monitor health and welfare status of livestock and report abnormalities
  • Monitor and maintain facilities
  • Identify hazards, assess risks and report to the supervisor
       
Element: Handle and groom livestock prior to competition
  • Select, check and use appropriate handling and grooming equipment
  • Condition livestock to human handling and train to the standard required for show handling and performance
  • Groom livestock for showing to competition standard
  • Carry out handling procedures with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock, and maximum safety for livestock, handlers and other parties and in line with animal welfare requirements
       
Element: Present livestock
  • Check equipment to be used in showing for correct operation and prepare for presentation requirements
  • Present livestock using handling techniques to exhibit livestock to best advantage according to competition requirements
  • Comply with instructions and requests from competition officials
  • Report and record relevant information in compliance with legislation and enterprise requirements
       


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. Follow instructions to prepare livestock for showing

1.1 Identify and prepare livestock for showing

1.2 Monitor feed and water supplies and replenish as required

1.3 Maintain feed records

1.4 Monitor health and welfare status of livestock and report abnormalities

1.5 Monitor and maintain facilities

1.6 Identify hazards, assess risks and report to the supervisor

2. Handle and groom livestock prior to competition

2.1 Select, check and use appropriate handling and grooming equipment

2.2 Condition livestock to human handling and train to the standard required for show handling and performance

2.3 Groom livestock for showing to competition standard

2.4 Carry out handling procedures with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock, and maximum safety for livestock, handlers and other parties and in line with animal welfare requirements

3. Present livestock

3.1 Check equipment to be used in showing for correct operation and prepare for presentation requirements

3.2 Present livestock using handling techniques to exhibit livestock to best advantage according to competition requirements

3.3 Comply with instructions and requests from competition officials

3.4 Report and record relevant information in compliance with legislation and enterprise requirements

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, assess risks and implement safe work procedures

plan for and provide livestock feed and water requirements

maintain livestock facilities and handling equipment

restrain, handle and groom livestock using safe and humane methods and procedures

train livestock for showing

comply with animal welfare requirements

prepare livestock to competition standards

parade and present livestock for show

read and interpret written information, receive, comprehend and communicate oral information, write basic statements and maintain livestock records

apply relevant work health and safety requirements

apply relevant biosecurity and animal welfare practices

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

competition requirements for grooming, handling and presentation

components and functions of handling equipment

handling techniques, restraint methods and when to use them

livestock grooming and training techniques (to lead and stand correctly)

livestock health and nutritional requirements

preparation and maintenance requirements for livestock facilities and equipment

livestock movement and behavioural characteristics in handling and confined areas

work health and safety , animal welfare and livestock movement legislative requirements

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. Follow instructions to prepare livestock for showing

1.1 Identify and prepare livestock for showing

1.2 Monitor feed and water supplies and replenish as required

1.3 Maintain feed records

1.4 Monitor health and welfare status of livestock and report abnormalities

1.5 Monitor and maintain facilities

1.6 Identify hazards, assess risks and report to the supervisor

2. Handle and groom livestock prior to competition

2.1 Select, check and use appropriate handling and grooming equipment

2.2 Condition livestock to human handling and train to the standard required for show handling and performance

2.3 Groom livestock for showing to competition standard

2.4 Carry out handling procedures with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock, and maximum safety for livestock, handlers and other parties and in line with animal welfare requirements

3. Present livestock

3.1 Check equipment to be used in showing for correct operation and prepare for presentation requirements

3.2 Present livestock using handling techniques to exhibit livestock to best advantage according to competition requirements

3.3 Comply with instructions and requests from competition officials

3.4 Report and record relevant information in compliance with legislation and enterprise requirements

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 and prepare livestock for showing 
Monitor feed and water supplies and replenish as required 
Maintain feed records 
Monitor health and welfare status of livestock and report abnormalities 
Monitor and maintain facilities 
Identify hazards, assess risks and report to the supervisor 
Select, check and use appropriate handling and grooming equipment 
Condition livestock to human handling and train to the standard required for show handling and performance 
Groom livestock for showing to competition standard 
Carry out handling procedures with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock, and maximum safety for livestock, handlers and other parties and in line with animal welfare requirements 
Check equipment to be used in showing for correct operation and prepare for presentation requirements 
Present livestock using handling techniques to exhibit livestock to best advantage according to competition requirements 
Comply with instructions and requests from competition officials 
Report and record relevant information in compliance with legislation and enterprise requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSK316 - Prepare livestock for competition
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