Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Administer treatments to livestock

KHU-AGR-0382

Australian Equivalent

AHCLSK344

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply health treatments and administer veterinary medicines and chemicals to livestock under professional supervision. The unit applies to individuals who administer treatments to livestock under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory 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 minimise stress and discomfort. No licen

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare to treat livestock

0382.E1.O1Confirm treatment requirements according to animal health, veterinary advice or supervisor instructions

0382.E1.O2Identify hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks

0382.E1.O3Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task

0382.E1.O4Select, check and maintain equipment and materials for treatment of livestock

0382.E1.O5Prepare livestock treatment site and facilities

0382.E1.O6Prepare livestock treatments and calibrate equipment as required

E2Treat livestock

0382.E2.O1Identify livestock for treatment according to workplace requirements and animal welfare practices

0382.E2.O2Move livestock to holding area or yard facility where applicable

0382.E2.O3Handle livestock using good stock handling techniques and animal welfare practices

0382.E2.O4Calculate dose rates according to product label directions

0382.E2.O5Administer treatments

0382.E2.O6Identify and minimise environmental impacts associated with administering treatments

0382.E2.O7Follow workplace procedures to minimise risk of resistance to veterinary medicines and chemicals

E3Complete treatment process

0382.E3.O1Prepare and move livestock along a planned route

0382.E3.O2Clean and maintain facilities using appropriate hygiene procedures

0382.E3.O3Return materials and unused treatments to store or dispose of according to workplace environment and biosecurity policies and procedures

0382.E3.O4Clean, maintain and store equipment, materials and PPE according to workplace procedures

0382.E3.O5Dispose of livestock residues and waste according to environmental practices

0382.E3.O6Identify and report unserviceable equipment and PPE according to workplace procedures

E4Monitor effectiveness of treatment

0382.E4.O1Monitor livestock post-treatment for signs of treatment effectiveness or side effects and take action according to workplace procedures

0382.E4.O2Record livestock treatment process and outcomes, including batch numbers, date of expiry and withholding periods, according to regulations and workplace requirements

0382.E4.O3Apply workplace biosecurity policies where required