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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Assessment Packages

Handle livestock using basic techniques

KHU-AGR-0361

Australian Equivalent

AHCLSK224

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely move, draft and control livestock using basic methods and procedures in an agricultural workplace. The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory work health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace, and animal welfare legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines, and sustainability and biosecurity practices. In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package have the requirements f

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare to handle livestock

0361.E1.O1Discuss work requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary

0361.E1.O2Identify workplace health and safety hazards and report to supervisor

0361.E1.O3Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task

0361.E1.O4Identify, prepare and maintain livestock handling areas, gates and access routes

0361.E1.O5Prepare and use handling equipment according to supervisor instructions and safe working practices

0361.E1.O6Check and report missing, faulty or unsafe tools, equipment or PPE to supervisor

E2Handle livestock

0361.E2.O1Locate and identify livestock for handling

0361.E2.O2Observe and anticipate behavioural characteristics of livestock and use appropriate handling methods

0361.E2.O3Move livestock to designated handling areas and carry out procedures to control, draft and sort livestock using good stock handling techniques and according to workplace animal welfare practices

0361.E2.O4Carry out restraint procedures safely and with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock according to workplace animal welfare practices

0361.E2.O5Monitor and anticipate livestock behaviour during moving and drafting processes to ensure wellbeing of livestock and safety of handlers

0361.E2.O6Conduct count or tally of livestock numbers and record or report as required

0361.E2.O7Identify environmental implications associated with livestock production and report to supervisor

E3Complete handling procedure

0361.E3.O1Confirm livestock dispersal plan with supervisor as required

0361.E3.O2Prepare gates and access routes for livestock departure

0361.E3.O3Move livestock to designated areas using good stock handling techniques

0361.E3.O4Ensure adequate clean water and feed at destination

0361.E3.O5Dispose of livestock residues and waste according to environmental practices and supervisor instructions

0361.E3.O6Clean and maintain handling areas and equipment, and store equipment and materials according to supervisor instructions

0361.E3.O7Report work outcomes, handling area maintenance requirements, and faults, wear or damage of equipment to supervisor