The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Conduct pre-DOT evaluations
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Identify and comply with relevant State/Territory legislation, regulations, codes of practice and animal welfare standards and guidelines Completed |
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Discuss alternatives to ovariectomy (spaying) with cattle manager and carefully consider them prior to undertaking DOT procedure Completed |
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Confirm pre-operative evaluation of cattle submitted for ovary dropping with cattle manager Completed |
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Identify and discuss risks associated with DOT procedure with cattle manager Completed |
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Prepare for DOT operations
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Monitor weather conditions to determine optimal conditions for operation Completed |
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Select time of day for operation to minimise animal stress Completed |
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Engage adequate numbers of skilled workers Completed |
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Select appropriate holding yards, forcing yards, race and settling yards Completed |
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Follow low-stress stock mustering, movement and handling procedures Completed |
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Allow cattle to settle and cool after yarding Completed |
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Select, maintain and use appropriate equipment
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Ensure all equipment is well-maintained and in a clean and hygienic condition to reduce the risk of infection and cross-infection Completed |
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Ensure cattle crush used for procedure is maintained in good working order and operated to ensure minimal risk to the operator and animal, especially when loading and unloading Completed |
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Prepare wash-down, soaking and disinfecting containers and position ready for use Completed |
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Prepare disinfectant solution in accordance with the label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) directions Completed |
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Sharpen ovariotome regularly and disinfect before use and between each procedure Completed |
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Clean and disinfect all equipment at the end of operations and store appropriately to minimise contamination Completed |
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Conduct DOT procedures
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Conduct all procedures in accordance with animal welfare requirements, biosecurity requirements and work health and safety standards Completed |
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Maintain a high standard of hygiene throughout the procedures in relation to facilities, hands, handling and equipment Completed |
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Handle cattle quietly in the holding yards, forcing yards and race so that they are relatively calm when they reach the crush Completed |
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Identify common DOT procedural impediments and plan remedial actions Completed |
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Provide pain management in accordance with legislative requirements Completed |
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Perform DOT procedures in accordance with industry best practice standards and processing rates Completed |
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Apply identification earmarks or ear tags to cattle upon completion of procedures, in accordance with relevant State/Territory legislative requirements Completed |
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Release and allow ovariectomised animals to settle on to feed and water in the settling yards for several hours, before moving them quietly to pasture Completed |
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Carry out post DOT procedures
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Record the identity of the cattle and date of the procedure, with details of significant observations where required Completed |
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Inspect cattle regularly and with minimal disturbance for signs of post-operative complications during the healing process and take appropriate action where required Completed |
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