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AHCLSK418 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Escort livestock during export

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK418 - Escort livestock during export
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to escort livestock during export.This unit applies to animal attendants who escort livestock on sea voyages.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 take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They may provide direction to others, and use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.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 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 live animals:

load and transport livestock

Competency for the unit can be determined in a single species.

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: Carry out administration requirements
  • Obtain and clarify details of the livestock to be exported from the exporter or producer
  • Establish effective communication links between all parties to the consignment and any relevant organisations or agencies
  • Investigate and verify specific details of the vessel/plane to facilitate loading and transit operations
  • Complete required certification, permit and invoicing arrangements according to exporter requirements and relevant legislation
  • Estimate nutritional and veterinary requirements and order required quantities according to exporter directions, established industry standards and load specifications
       
Element: Prepare for livestock to be loaded
  • Comply with work health and safety policies and procedures, including selection of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Ensure that animal welfare and biosecurity requirements are met
  • Establish communication lines with all shipboard personnel for the voyage
  • Review exporter instructions according to loading criteria
  • Identify appropriate infrastructure for loading
  • Perform basic risk analysis for loading and recommend preventative measures
  • Identify appropriate on-board loading resources including personnel requirements
  • Check and ensure all on-board equipment is in working condition, including the veterinary kit and euthanasia equipment
       
Element: Load and accompany livestock on transport
  • Observe and follow work health and safety policies and procedures, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental requirements
  • Load and secure prepared livestock safely and humanely according to animal welfare, biosecurity, work health and safety and exporter requirements
  • Check and verify loading densities and conditions in accordance with the loading plan and regulatory requirements
  • Monitor and record water and feed provision to livestock and report any abnormalities or variance from feed budgets to the appropriate party
  • Carry out regular observation of all livestock to ensure timely and appropriate responses to changes in condition, feed and water intake, or incidence of disease
  • Deal humanely with injured or diseased livestock in accordance with relevant animal welfare, biosecurity, health and environmental considerations and in consideration of customer requirements
  • Complete reports according to shipping company policy and in accurate observation of shipping conditions
       
Element: Complete post-shipment procedures
  • Establish unloading strategies including timing, health checks and documentation in consultation with the carrier’s Chief Officer or Master
  • Complete pen cleaning and other established pre-unloading procedures prior to entering port
  • Unload animals safely and humanely using appropriate equipment and facilities in line with work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and exporter requirements
  • Identify specific animal requirements at unloading and obtain supplies to meet consignment needs
  • Complete end of voyage reports and required documentation in accordance with exporter requirements, shipping company policy, government legislation, and customer requirements
  • Undertake post-transport checks according to exporter and customer requirements, and shipping company policy
       


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. Carry out administration requirements

1.1 Obtain and clarify details of the livestock to be exported from the exporter or producer

1.2 Establish effective communication links between all parties to the consignment and any relevant organisations or agencies

1.3 Investigate and verify specific details of the vessel/plane to facilitate loading and transit operations

1.4 Complete required certification, permit and invoicing arrangements according to exporter requirements and relevant legislation

1.5 Estimate nutritional and veterinary requirements and order required quantities according to exporter directions, established industry standards and load specifications

2. Prepare for livestock to be loaded

2.1 Comply with work health and safety policies and procedures, including selection of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

2.2 Ensure that animal welfare and biosecurity requirements are met

2.3 Establish communication lines with all shipboard personnel for the voyage

2.4 Review exporter instructions according to loading criteria

2.5 Identify appropriate infrastructure for loading

2.6 Perform basic risk analysis for loading and recommend preventative measures

2.7 Identify appropriate on-board loading resources including personnel requirements

2.8 Check and ensure all on-board equipment is in working condition, including the veterinary kit and euthanasia equipment

3. Load and accompany livestock on transport

3.1 Observe and follow work health and safety policies and procedures, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental requirements

3.2 Load and secure prepared livestock safely and humanely according to animal welfare, biosecurity, work health and safety and exporter requirements

3.3 Check and verify loading densities and conditions in accordance with the loading plan and regulatory requirements

3.4 Monitor and record water and feed provision to livestock and report any abnormalities or variance from feed budgets to the appropriate party

3.5 Carry out regular observation of all livestock to ensure timely and appropriate responses to changes in condition, feed and water intake, or incidence of disease

3.6 Deal humanely with injured or diseased livestock in accordance with relevant animal welfare, biosecurity, health and environmental considerations and in consideration of customer requirements

3.7 Complete reports according to shipping company policy and in accurate observation of shipping conditions

4. Complete post-shipment procedures

4.1 Establish unloading strategies including timing, health checks and documentation in consultation with the carrier’s Chief Officer or Master

4.2 Complete pen cleaning and other established pre-unloading procedures prior to entering port

4.3 Unload animals safely and humanely using appropriate equipment and facilities in line with work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and exporter requirements

4.4 Identify specific animal requirements at unloading and obtain supplies to meet consignment needs

4.5 Complete end of voyage reports and required documentation in accordance with exporter requirements, shipping company policy, government legislation, and customer requirements

4.6 Undertake post-transport checks according to exporter and customer requirements, and shipping company policy

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:

carry out pre-shipping and consignment administration procedures

make preparations for loading of livestock

load livestock onto the carrier

handle, treat and feed livestock in accordance with relevant animal welfare, biosecurity, health and environmental legislation and cods of practice and in consideration of customer requirements

identify signs of ill health and injury, or signs of abnormal or depressed appetite

handle and restrain livestock for observation and treatment as required

oversee the care of livestock in transit

communicate effectively with exporting agents and related agencies, as well as the Master/Captain, officers and seamen on board

complete export documentation including daily records of animal observations and conditions

communicate effectively with exporting agents and related agencies, as well as transportation officers and staff

implement relevant work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental requirements and practices

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

relevant work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and quarantine, and environmental legislation and codes of practice

regulatory requirements and industry standards for the transport of livestock using sea carriers

typical exporter and shipping company requirements, policies and procedures

how conflicts should be handled between regulatory requirements and requirements of exporters or shipping companies

working culture and specifications for imported livestock of common importing countries

care, husbandry and management procedures for health and welfare of all classes of livestock - including pregnant livestock - in transit

methods and techniques for handling and restraint of all classes of livestock

methods and techniques for loading and unloading of livestock

signs of health, anatomy and physiology of the livestock species

zoonoses of livestock and preventative health strategies for humans and livestock

common diseases of the livestock species and preventative health strategies

signs of ill health and related management strategies in the livestock species

methods and techniques of euthanasia

disposal of animal carcasses on-board sea carriers

on-board procedures and responsibilities

use and maintenance of personal protective equipment, veterinary, euthanasia and disinfectant materials and equipment

invoice, receipt and document requirements at both ends of the transport operation

strategies for effective communication between all parties to the consignment, relevant organisations and agencies, and on-board carrier personnel

Submission Requirements

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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. Carry out administration requirements

1.1 Obtain and clarify details of the livestock to be exported from the exporter or producer

1.2 Establish effective communication links between all parties to the consignment and any relevant organisations or agencies

1.3 Investigate and verify specific details of the vessel/plane to facilitate loading and transit operations

1.4 Complete required certification, permit and invoicing arrangements according to exporter requirements and relevant legislation

1.5 Estimate nutritional and veterinary requirements and order required quantities according to exporter directions, established industry standards and load specifications

2. Prepare for livestock to be loaded

2.1 Comply with work health and safety policies and procedures, including selection of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

2.2 Ensure that animal welfare and biosecurity requirements are met

2.3 Establish communication lines with all shipboard personnel for the voyage

2.4 Review exporter instructions according to loading criteria

2.5 Identify appropriate infrastructure for loading

2.6 Perform basic risk analysis for loading and recommend preventative measures

2.7 Identify appropriate on-board loading resources including personnel requirements

2.8 Check and ensure all on-board equipment is in working condition, including the veterinary kit and euthanasia equipment

3. Load and accompany livestock on transport

3.1 Observe and follow work health and safety policies and procedures, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental requirements

3.2 Load and secure prepared livestock safely and humanely according to animal welfare, biosecurity, work health and safety and exporter requirements

3.3 Check and verify loading densities and conditions in accordance with the loading plan and regulatory requirements

3.4 Monitor and record water and feed provision to livestock and report any abnormalities or variance from feed budgets to the appropriate party

3.5 Carry out regular observation of all livestock to ensure timely and appropriate responses to changes in condition, feed and water intake, or incidence of disease

3.6 Deal humanely with injured or diseased livestock in accordance with relevant animal welfare, biosecurity, health and environmental considerations and in consideration of customer requirements

3.7 Complete reports according to shipping company policy and in accurate observation of shipping conditions

4. Complete post-shipment procedures

4.1 Establish unloading strategies including timing, health checks and documentation in consultation with the carrier’s Chief Officer or Master

4.2 Complete pen cleaning and other established pre-unloading procedures prior to entering port

4.3 Unload animals safely and humanely using appropriate equipment and facilities in line with work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and exporter requirements

4.4 Identify specific animal requirements at unloading and obtain supplies to meet consignment needs

4.5 Complete end of voyage reports and required documentation in accordance with exporter requirements, shipping company policy, government legislation, and customer requirements

4.6 Undertake post-transport checks according to exporter and customer requirements, and shipping company policy

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
Obtain and clarify details of the livestock to be exported from the exporter or producer 
Establish effective communication links between all parties to the consignment and any relevant organisations or agencies 
Investigate and verify specific details of the vessel/plane to facilitate loading and transit operations 
Complete required certification, permit and invoicing arrangements according to exporter requirements and relevant legislation 
Estimate nutritional and veterinary requirements and order required quantities according to exporter directions, established industry standards and load specifications 
Comply with work health and safety policies and procedures, including selection of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
Ensure that animal welfare and biosecurity requirements are met 
Establish communication lines with all shipboard personnel for the voyage 
Review exporter instructions according to loading criteria 
Identify appropriate infrastructure for loading 
Perform basic risk analysis for loading and recommend preventative measures 
Identify appropriate on-board loading resources including personnel requirements 
Check and ensure all on-board equipment is in working condition, including the veterinary kit and euthanasia equipment 
Observe and follow work health and safety policies and procedures, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental requirements 
Load and secure prepared livestock safely and humanely according to animal welfare, biosecurity, work health and safety and exporter requirements 
Check and verify loading densities and conditions in accordance with the loading plan and regulatory requirements 
Monitor and record water and feed provision to livestock and report any abnormalities or variance from feed budgets to the appropriate party 
Carry out regular observation of all livestock to ensure timely and appropriate responses to changes in condition, feed and water intake, or incidence of disease 
Deal humanely with injured or diseased livestock in accordance with relevant animal welfare, biosecurity, health and environmental considerations and in consideration of customer requirements 
Complete reports according to shipping company policy and in accurate observation of shipping conditions 
Establish unloading strategies including timing, health checks and documentation in consultation with the carrier’s Chief Officer or Master 
Complete pen cleaning and other established pre-unloading procedures prior to entering port 
Unload animals safely and humanely using appropriate equipment and facilities in line with work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and exporter requirements 
Identify specific animal requirements at unloading and obtain supplies to meet consignment needs 
Complete end of voyage reports and required documentation in accordance with exporter requirements, shipping company policy, government legislation, and customer requirements 
Undertake post-transport checks according to exporter and customer requirements, and shipping company policy 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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