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Unit of competency details

AHCLSK316 - Prepare livestock for competition (Release 1)

Summary

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Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to AHCLSK316A - Prepare livestock for competitionThis unit is equivalent to AHCLSK316A Prepare livestock for competition 26/Jun/2016

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 27/Jun/2016

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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050105 Animal Husbandry  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050105 Animal Husbandry  14/Oct/2016 
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Modification History

Release Number

TP Version

Comments

1

AHCv1.0

Initial release

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and train livestock for competitive showing.

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 work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.

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.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Unit Sector

Livestock (LSK)

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. Follow instructions to prepare livestock for showing

1.1 Identify and prepare livestock for showing

1.2 Monitor feed and water supplies and replenish as required

1.3 Maintain feed records

1.4 Monitor health and welfare status of livestock and report abnormalities

1.5 Monitor and maintain facilities

1.6 Identify hazards, assess risks and report to the supervisor

2. Handle and groom livestock prior to competition

2.1 Select, check and use appropriate handling and grooming equipment

2.2 Condition livestock to human handling and train to the standard required for show handling and performance

2.3 Groom livestock for showing to competition standard

2.4 Carry out handling procedures with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock, and maximum safety for livestock, handlers and other parties and in line with animal welfare requirements

3. Present livestock

3.1 Check equipment to be used in showing for correct operation and prepare for presentation requirements

3.2 Present livestock using handling techniques to exhibit livestock to best advantage according to competition requirements

3.3 Comply with instructions and requests from competition officials

3.4 Report and record relevant information in compliance with legislation and enterprise requirements

Foundation Skills

Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Unit Mapping Information

This unit is equivalent to AHCLSK316A Prepare livestock for competition

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release Number

TP Version

Comments

1

AHCv1.0

Initial release

Performance Evidence

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:

  • identify hazards, assess risks and implement safe work procedures
  • plan for and provide livestock feed and water requirements
  • maintain livestock facilities and handling equipment
  • restrain, handle and groom livestock using safe and humane methods and procedures
  • train livestock for showing
  • comply with animal welfare requirements
  • prepare livestock to competition standards
  • parade and present livestock for show
  • read and interpret written information, receive, comprehend and communicate oral information, write basic statements and maintain livestock records
  • apply relevant work health and safety requirements
  • apply relevant biosecurity and animal welfare practices

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

  • 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
  • work health and safety , animal welfare and livestock movement legislative requirements

Assessment Conditions

Competency is to be assessed in the work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

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