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Unit of competency details

AHCLSK317 - Plan to exhibit livestock (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to AHCLSK317A - Plan to exhibit livestockThis unit is equivalent to AHCLSK317A Plan to exhibit livestock 26/Jun/2016

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


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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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release Number

TP Version

Comments

1

AHCv1.0

Initial release

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan to exhibit livestock.

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 including limited responsibility for the work of others. 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. Select potential exhibits

1.1 Determine selection criteria

1.2 Choose potential exhibits against selection criteria and according to industry exhibit expectations

1.3 Identify faults in potential exhibits and take remedial action

2. Determine preparation requirements

2.1 Identify preparation requirements

2.2 Identify and organise resources and facilities to allow for adequate preparation prior to exhibition

2.3 Communicate preparation requirements, including work health and safety animal welfare requirements to staff

2.4 Make arrangements to ensure necessary resources and facilities at the exhibition are available and will be ready

3. Supervise preparation

3.1 Check potential exhibits and monitor progress

3.2 Monitor staff in line with established preparation procedures and realistic time-lines

3.3 Implement contingency plans to meet preparation shortfalls as required

3.4 Advise staff of any changes in preparation procedures and instruct accordingly

4. Present exhibition

4.1 Check transport arrangements to ensure that transport is suitable and that exhibits will arrive in time

4.2 Ensure livestock movement documentation is completed

4.3 Confirm entries meet exhibition schedule requirements and procedural rules

4.4 Display exhibits to their best advantage and according to exhibition guidelines

4.5 Optimise promotional and sales opportunities and pursue as required

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 AHCLSK317A Plan to exhibit livestock

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:

  • select livestock for exhibition
  • prepare animals for exhibition
  • present livestock to best advantage
  • promote the product to clients and pursue sales opportunities
  • communicate with staff during preparations, exhibit officials and potential customers
  • identify potential exhibits against selection criteria to accurately select livestock/fleeces
  • train animals to be led and presented in competition
  • organise entries, resources and facilities for showing
  • arrange and prepare for transport
  • apply relevant work health and safety requirements
  • apply relevant biosecurity and animal welfare practices

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

  • criteria for competition judging
  • preparation procedures
  • requirements for entry of competitors
  • transportation requirements
  • feeding and nutrition requirements
  • communication and supervision techniques
  • observation methods
  • relevant legislative work health and safety requirements, especially as they relate to livestock and fleece exhibitions, and animal transportation, animal welfare and safe livestock handling techniques
  • enterprise and industry policies and codes of practice with regard to livestock exhibitions, sales, livestock transportation, and recording and reporting 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