Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to take delivery of and prepare livestock for sale at saleyards. It includes the procedures associated with arranging transport and delivery of livestock to saleyards as well as drafting and penning livestock. The preparation of livestock for sale requires knowledge of the national livestock identification system (NLIS), national vendor declarations (NVD) and relevant federal and state or territory legislative and regulatory arrangements. It also requires knowledge of risks and animal welfare issues associated with preparing livestock for sale at saleyards. The unit may form part of the licensing requirements for persons engaged in livestock sales in those States and Territories where the selling of livestock is a regulated activity. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports the work of those who have responsibility for arranging transport and delivery of livestock at saleyards, ensuring the drafting and penning of livestock prior to sale as well as the checking and completion of required documentation associated with the NLIS, NVD and relevant federal and state or territory legislative and regulatory arrangements. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying employability skills requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1 Arrange transport of livestock to saleyards . |
1.1 Transport requirements are agreed with client for movement of livestock to saleyards in line with agency practice. |
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1.2 Risks associated with transport, delivery, drafting and penning of livestock are assessed and managed in line with agency practice. 1.3 Transport arrangements are implemented in line with agreed delivery schedule. |
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2 Take delivery of livestock at saleyards . |
2.1 Labour requirements are determined to ensure that adequate staff is available for delivery of livestock at saleyards. 2.2 Staff members are advised of delivery details to facilitate the safe and timely delivery of livestock . 2.3 Delivery details are recorded in line with saleyard and agency requirements. 2.4 Receival penning is arranged to ensure that it is available on delivery of livestock. 2.5 Pre -sale catalogues are prepared according to sale requirements, NVD and NLIS guidelines and regulations. |
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3 Draft and pen livestock . |
3.1 Livestock may be paint-branded in line with sale requirements. 3.2 Livestock are drafted and, where applicable, weighed prior to final penning in line with sale requirements. 3.3 Livestock are placed in final allocated pens in line with sale requirements. 3.4 Information on livestock is displayed in line with agency and saleyard requirements. 3.5 Details of livestock are entered into the sales register in line with sale requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Required skills :
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Required knowledge and understanding :
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed through arranging the transport and delivery of livestock to saleyards as well as preparing the livestock for sale. This would include demonstration of arranging livestock transport, taking delivery of livestock at the saleyards, drafting and penning livestock, and checking and completing relevant documentation. The demonstration and questioning would include collecting evidence of the candidate's knowledge and application of ethical standards and relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations. Targeted written (including alternative formats where necessary) or verbal questioning to assess the candidate's underpinning knowledge would provide additional supporting evidence of competence. Assessment may be carried out in a simulated or workplace environment. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Resource implications for assessment include access to:
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that:
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Transport requirements may include: |
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Risks may be associated with: |
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Labour requirements may include: |
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Staff may include: |
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Livestock may include: |
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Delivery details may include: |
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Pre -sale catalogues may include: |
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Weighing may include: |
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Information on livestock may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Property development, sales and management |
Competency field
Competency field |
Stock and station agency |