Assessment Requirements for AHCLSK329 Implement procedures for calving

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AHCLSK329 Implement procedures for calving

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 and use safe work practices in the calving environment

carry out cow husbandry procedures and recognise signs of imminent calving

apply contingency measures for calving in the event of difficulties

prepare calving environment, materials and resources to industry standards

ability to correctly apply calving ropes/chains and use suitable calf pulling equipment

monitor cow condition and recognise abnormal behaviour/presentations

ability to manual palpate and recognise simple malpresentations

recognise abnormalities in calving behaviour, expulsion of foetus and placenta, and progress of calf immediately after birth

recognise when normal assistance procedures are not adequate to assist the calving and specialist veterinary support is required

maintain a safe and secure post-calving environment

demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

apply relevant work health and safety requirements

apply relevant animal welfare practices

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

calving behaviour and basic health and nutritional requirements as directed

calving equipment and materials, their components and functions

calving intervention and non-intervention strategies

normal calf presentation v abnormal that may need assistance

problems associated with calving and intervention and follow up treatment

enterprise policies with regard to calving down, recording and reporting routines

health and injury hazards associated with handling cattle

personal protective clothing and equipment, and when and how it should be used

procedures for cleaning and maintaining treatment equipment and materials

relevant State/Territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice with regard to work health and safety and animal welfare.

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 conditions for RTOs.

Links

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