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

AHCLSK316A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare livestock for competition

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK316A - Prepare livestock for competition
Description This unit covers the process of preparing and training livestock for competitive showing and defines the standard required to: plan for and provide livestock feed and water requirements; prepare livestock to competition standards; train livestock for showing, parade and present livestock for show.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is likely to be carried out under routine supervision within enterprise guidelines.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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
  • Livestock are identified and prepared for showing according to enterprise instructions.
  • Feed and water supplies are monitored and replenished, as required and feed records are maintained to enterprise requirements.
  • Health and welfare status of livestock is monitored and abnormalities are promptly reported according to enterprise requirements.
  • Facilities are monitored and maintained, and existing and potential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are recognised, risk assessed and reported to the supervisor.
       
Element: Handle and groom livestock prior to competition
  • Appropriate handling and grooming equipment is selected, checked and used according to instructions and manufacturer's specifications.
  • Livestock are groomed for showing to competition standard according to instructions and enterprise requirements.
  • Livestock are conditioned to human handling and trained to the standard required for show handling and performance.
  • Handling procedures are conducted with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock, and maximum safety for livestock, handlers and other parties according to OHS and animal welfare requirements.
       
Element: Present livestock
  • Equipment to be used in showing is checked for correct operation and prepared for presentation requirements.
  • Livestock are presented using handling techniques to exhibit livestock to best advantage according to competition and enterprise requirements.
  • Instructions and requests from competition officials are complied with.
  • Relevant information is reported and recorded according to 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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

plan for and provide livestock feed and water requirements

prepare livestock to competition standards

train livestock for showing

parade and present livestock for show.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

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.

Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

comply with animal welfare requirements

calculate livestock numbers and measure feed and water quantities

demonstrate safe workplace practices

groom livestock to competition standards

maintain livestock facilities and handling equipment

observe and describe the behaviour of livestock

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

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

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

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

OHS and animal welfare legislative requirements.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Animals may include:

sheep

cattle

horses

goats

alpacas

pigs.

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
Livestock are identified and prepared for showing according to enterprise instructions. 
Feed and water supplies are monitored and replenished, as required and feed records are maintained to enterprise requirements. 
Health and welfare status of livestock is monitored and abnormalities are promptly reported according to enterprise requirements. 
Facilities are monitored and maintained, and existing and potential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are recognised, risk assessed and reported to the supervisor. 
Appropriate handling and grooming equipment is selected, checked and used according to instructions and manufacturer's specifications. 
Livestock are groomed for showing to competition standard according to instructions and enterprise requirements. 
Livestock are conditioned to human handling and trained to the standard required for show handling and performance. 
Handling procedures are conducted with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock, and maximum safety for livestock, handlers and other parties according to OHS and animal welfare requirements. 
Equipment to be used in showing is checked for correct operation and prepared for presentation requirements. 
Livestock are presented using handling techniques to exhibit livestock to best advantage according to competition and enterprise requirements. 
Instructions and requests from competition officials are complied with. 
Relevant information is reported and recorded according to enterprise requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSK316A - Prepare livestock for competition
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