Assessment Requirements for AMPA2004 Assess, purchase and transport calves

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Assessment Requirements for AMPA2004 Assess, purchase and transport calves

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AMPv2.0	Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must humanely, hygienically and safely assess, purchase and transport young (bobby) calves.

The candidate must:

identify calves fit for transport and processing

communicate to explain reasons for refusing selection of calves

load, transport and unload bobby calves humanely, safely and hygienically

accurately complete relevant paperwork

plan pick up runs to meet regulatory and company requirements for time off feed

identify and observe workplace health and safety requirements when handling calves

read and interpret relevant workplace documents

share information

manage time and priorities

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:

relevant company and regulatory requirements

relevant calf behaviour

animal welfare issues associated with handling and transporting young calves

relevant paperwork for purchasing

record keeping requirements

NLIS requirements

Assessment Conditions

Competencies for handling, loading, transport and unloading of calves must be demonstrated using live animals. Assessment must be conducted under normal operating conditions.

As a minimum, the following three forms of assessment must be used:

workplace demonstration

quiz of underpinning knowledge

workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time

Assessors must satisfy the current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7