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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Relevant State/Territory legislation, regulations, codes of practice and animal welfare standards and guidelines are identified and complied with Completed |
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Alternatives to ovariectomy (spaying) are discussed with cattle manager and carefully considered prior to undertaking DOT procedure Completed |
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Pre-operative evaluation of cattle submitted for ovary dropping is confirmed with cattle manager Completed |
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Risks associated with DOT procedure are identified and discussed with cattle manager Completed |
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Prepare for DOT operations
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Weather conditions are monitored to determine optimal conditions for operation Completed |
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Time of day for operation is selected to minimise animal stress Completed |
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Adequate numbers of skilled workers are engaged Completed |
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Appropriate holding yards, forcing yards, race and settling yards are selected Completed |
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Low-stress stock mustering, movement and handling procedures are followed Completed |
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Cattle are allowed to settle and cool after yarding Completed |
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Select, maintain and use appropriate equipment
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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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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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Wash-down, soaking and disinfecting containers are prepared and positioned ready for use Completed |
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Disinfectant solution is prepared in accordance with the label and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) directions Completed |
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Ovariotome is sharpened regularly and disinfected before use and between each procedure Completed |
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All equipment is cleaned and disinfected at the end of operations and stored appropriately to minimise contamination Completed |
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Conduct DOT procedures
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All procedures are conducted in accordance with animal welfare considerations and workplace health and safety standards Completed |
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A high standard of hygiene is maintained throughout the procedures in relation to facilities, hands, handling and equipment Completed |
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Cattle are handled 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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Common DOT procedural impediments are identified and remedial actions planned Completed |
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Pain management is provided in accordance with legislative requirements Completed |
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DOT procedures are performed in accordancewith industry best practice standards and processing rates Completed |
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Upon completion of procedures, identification earmarks or ear tags are applied to cattle in accordance with relevant State/Territory legislative requirements Completed |
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Ovariectomised animals are released and allowed to settle on to feed and water in the settling yards for several hours, before moving quietly to pasture Completed |
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Follow post-spay management procedures
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Spayed cattle are put onto good quality and quantity feed and water without having to travel long distances in between Completed |
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Cattle manager is advised on the post-spay management requirements to assist with rapid convalescence Completed |
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Required documentation and records are maintained and updated Completed |
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