Euthanase livestock

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCLSK307, 'Euthanase livestock'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Euthanase livestock' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for euthanasia

1.1 Confirm criteria for decision to destroy livestock conforms to workplace procedures and approval of supervisor where required

1.2 Confirm the method selected to destroy livestock is suitable for the species and meets animal welfare requirements, as outlined in the relevant codes of practice

1.3 Prepare equipment and materials required to complete the euthanasia

1.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

1.5 Identify environmental and public safety risks associated with the euthanasia

1.6 Obtain licences and permits required to complete euthanasia where necessary

1.7 Check and prepare equipment and materials for euthanasia

1.8 Select and use personal protective equipment

2. Carry out euthanasia of animal

2.1 Handle and transport equipment appropriately and safely

2.2 Restrain animal in a way that minimises pain and distress

2.3 Euthanase animal in a quick and painless way

2.4 Check animal to ensure it is dead

2.5 Destroy animals that have not been euthanased immediately, in a humane manner

3. Carry out post euthanasia procedures

3.1 Handle and prepare carcass to be used for research or commercial according to enterprise requirements

3.2 Dispose of carcass not to be used for research or commercial purposes in line with legislative and enterprise requirements

3.3 Clean and store equipment and materials

3.4 Report and record animal and euthanasia details as required


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCLSK307 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC33311 - Certificate III in Feedlot Operations
  • AHC30110 - Certificate III in Agriculture
  • AHC30410 - Certificate III in Pork Production
  • AHC30510 - Certificate III in Poultry Production
  • AHC30416 - Certificate III in Pork Production
  • AHC30116 - Certificate III in Agriculture
  • AHC33316 - Certificate III in Feedlot Operations
  • AHC40116 - Certificate IV in Agriculture
  • AHC30516 - Certificate III in Poultry Production

And the skillsets: