Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Assessment Packages

Euthanase livestock

KHU-AGR-0387

Australian Equivalent

AHCLSK349

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to euthanase livestock without distress or suffering prior to cessation of their vital life functions. The unit applies to individuals who euthanase 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. Individuals must hold firearms licenses if

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare for euthanasia

0387.E1.O1Confirm criteria for decision to destroy livestock according to workplace procedures and seek approval of supervisor

0387.E1.O2Confirm the method selected to destroy livestock is suitable for the species according to animal welfare and codes of practice requirements

0387.E1.O3Identify hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to manage risks

0387.E1.O4Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task

0387.E1.O5Select, check and prepare equipment and materials required to complete the euthanasia

0387.E1.O6Identify environmental and public safety risks associated with the euthanasia

0387.E1.O7Obtain licences and permits required to complete euthanasia where necessary

E2Carry out euthanasia of animal

0387.E2.O1Handle and transport equipment appropriately and safely

0387.E2.O2Handle and restrain animal using good stock handling techniques and according to animal welfare practices

0387.E2.O3Euthanase animal in a quick and painless way

0387.E2.O4Check animal to ensure it is dead

0387.E2.O5Destroy animals that have not been euthanased immediately, in a humane manner according to animal welfare practices

E3Carry out post-euthanasia procedures

0387.E3.O1Handle and prepare carcass to be used for research or commercial purposes according to workplace requirements

0387.E3.O2Dispose of carcass not to be used for research or commercial purposes according to legislative and workplace requirements

0387.E3.O3Clean and store equipment, materials and PPE according to workplace procedures

0387.E3.O4Identify and report unserviceable equipment and PPE according to workplace procedures

0387.E3.O5Record and report animal and euthanasia details according to workplace procedures