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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Implement animal health control programs

KHU-AGR-0389

Australian Equivalent

AHCLSK351

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement animal health control programs. The unit applies to individuals who implement animal health control programs 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 licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at t

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Assess animal health status and treatment options

0389.E1.O1Identify animal health program information from the livestock production plan

0389.E1.O2Assess animal health status and identify potential health issues for different groups and classes of livestock

0389.E1.O3Identify prevention and treatment strategies to resolve health issues

0389.E1.O4Source information on parasite immunity to different classes of chemicals and plan for rotation or combination of chemical groups

E2Prepare for treatment of animals

0389.E2.O1Identify animals affected by infection or parasites or requiring treatment or vaccination according to animal health plan

0389.E2.O2Determine the severity of infection where applicable through approved testing methods or by seeking expert or veterinary advice

0389.E2.O3Determine the type and severity of infestation where applicable through faecal egg counts or other tests

0389.E2.O4Determine the need for treatment and the type and scope of treatment and prepare according to manufacturer specifications or veterinary advice

0389.E2.O5Prepare treatment site, and prepare and use equipment and materials according to safe working practices

0389.E2.O6Identify hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks

0389.E2.O7Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task

E3Treat animals

0389.E3.O1Handle and restrain animals using good stock handling techniques and according to animal welfare practices

0389.E3.O2Administer treatment hygienically and consistently according to manufacturer specifications or veterinary advice

0389.E3.O3Record treatment batch numbers, date of expiry, withholding periods (WHP) and other details of treatment according to regulations and workplace requirements

0389.E3.O4Identify treated animals to ensure WHP compliance and isolation from non-treated animals where required

0389.E3.O5Identify the environmental implications associated with the treatment of animals, assess and control appropriately

0389.E3.O6Count animals out, prepare and move along a planned route without damage to person, property or environment

E4Complete treatment process

0389.E4.O1Monitor animal health and condition post-treatment and report abnormalities

0389.E4.O2Dispose of animal residues and waste according to environmental practices

0389.E4.O3Clean and maintain treatment site using appropriate hygiene procedures

0389.E4.O4Clean, maintain and store equipment and materials according to workplace procedures

0389.E4.O5Store health treatments appropriately

0389.E4.O6Complete and maintain records and documentation

0389.E4.O7Apply workplace biosecurity policies where required