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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Assessment Packages

Carry out alpaca handling and husbandry operations

KHU-AGR-0369

Australian Equivalent

AHCLSK232

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to move and control alpacas using basic handling methods and procedures. 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 for animals to be handled humanely to

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare to handle alpacas

0369.E1.O1Discuss work requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary

0369.E1.O2Identify workplace health and safety hazards and report to supervisor

0369.E1.O3Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task

0369.E1.O4Identify, prepare and maintain alpaca handling areas, gates and access routes

0369.E1.O5Prepare and use handling equipment according to supervisor instructions and safe working practices

0369.E1.O6Check and report missing, faulty or unsafe tools, equipment or PPE to supervisor

0369.E1.O7Locate and identify alpacas for handling according to supervisor instructions

0369.E1.O8Observe and anticipate behavioural characteristics of alpacas and use appropriate handling methods

0369.E1.O9Follow site biosecurity procedures as instructed to minimise the risk of disease

E2Handle alpacas

0369.E2.O1Follow procedures to control and sort alpacas safely according to workplace animal welfare practices

0369.E2.O2Classify alpacas according to age, sex and husbandry tasks to be performed

0369.E2.O3Carry out restraint procedures safely with minimum stress and discomfort to alpacas according to workplace animal welfare practices

0369.E2.O4Transport alpacas when required according to animal welfare practices

0369.E2.O5Monitor and anticipate alpaca behaviour during moving and handling processes to ensure wellbeing of alpacas and safety of handlers

0369.E2.O6Conduct count of alpaca and record or report as required

0369.E2.O7Identify environmental implications associated with alpaca handling and husbandry tasks and report to supervisor

E3Carry out alpaca husbandry tasks

0369.E3.O1Carry out alpaca husbandry safely according to workplace animal welfare practices

0369.E3.O2Identify unhealthy stock and abnormal conditions and behaviour and report to supervisor

0369.E3.O3Provide adequate feed and clean water to stock

0369.E3.O4Recognise plants poisonous to alpacas and report to supervisor

E4Complete alpaca handling activities

0369.E4.O1Complete alpaca husbandry tasks as instructed, and prepare gates and access routes for alpaca departure

0369.E4.O2Dispose of alpaca residues and waste according to environmental practices and supervisor instructions

0369.E4.O3Clean and maintain handling areas and equipment and store equipment and materials according to supervisor instructions

0369.E4.O4Report work outcomes, handling area maintenance requirements, and faults, wear or damage of equipment to supervisor

0369.E4.O5Record and report relevant information about particular animals and the husbandry tasks performed