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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Monitor animals in intensive production systems

KHU-AGR-0407

Australian Equivalent

AHCLSK369

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor livestock in an intensive production system. The unit applies to individuals who monitor animals in intensive production systems under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts. 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 d

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Monitor animal health status

0407.E1.O1Identify animal health program information from the livestock production plans

0407.E1.O2Assess animal health status by routinely inspecting each animal from induction to despatch by having unimpeded access and opportunity to observe behavioural characteristics, signs of ill-health and freedom of movement

0407.E1.O3Source information on past treatment from the individual animal identification tag or identification marking and workplace records

0407.E1.O4Identify husbandry practices appropriate for the health status of the individual animal

E2Identify animals requiring treatment

0407.E2.O1Identify individual animals with potential health issues or in ill health

0407.E2.O2Determine the type and severity of infection or injury and identify or isolate affected animals requiring treatment

E3Determine the type and scope of treatment

0407.E3.O1Determine the need for, type and scope of treatment by seeking expert or veterinary advice

0407.E3.O2Prepare equipment, materials and treatment site

0407.E3.O3Identify work hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to manage risks

0407.E3.O4Record treatment batch numbers, date of expiry, withholding periods and other details of treatment according to regulations and workplace requirements

E4Administer treatment

0407.E4.O1Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to task

0407.E4.O2Handle and restrain animals using good stock handling techniques and according to animal welfare practices

0407.E4.O3Administer treatment according to chemical label or veterinary advice

0407.E4.O4Identify treated animals from non-treated animals to ensure compliance with the required withholding period (WHP)

0407.E4.O5Prepare and move treated animals as planned

E5Carry out post-treatment procedures

0407.E5.O1Monitor animal health and condition post-treatment and report on animal’s progress

0407.E5.O2Identify and minimise environmental impacts associated with the administration of treatment

0407.E5.O3Clean equipment and worksite, and dispose of organic and non-organic waste according to workplace environment and biosecurity policies and procedures

0407.E5.O4Return materials and unused medications to store according to workplace procedures

0407.E5.O5Identify and report unserviceable equipment and PPE according to workplace procedures

0407.E5.O6Record animal treatment process and outcomes including withholding periods according to workplace procedures

0407.E5.O7Apply workplace biosecurity policies