Unit of competency Outline
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Support intensive livestock work
Support intensive livestock work
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK102A
AHCLSK102A
State Code
D6930
D6930
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
22/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers supporting intensive livestock work and defines the standard required to: use safe animal handling techniques; use livestock handling tools and equipment; assist in the repair and maintenance of features and apply basic animal husbandry techniques.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for intensive livestock work
- 1.1. The required materials, tools and equipment are identified according to lists provided and/or supervisor's instructions.
- 1.2. Checks are conducted on all materials, tools and equipment with insufficient or faulty items reported to the supervisor.
- 1.3. Techniques used when loading and unloading materials demonstrate correct manual handling and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle.
- 1.4. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected and checked prior to use.
- 1.5. Work support is provided according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and according to workplace information.
- 1.6. OHS hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
2. Undertake intensive livestock work as directed
- 2.1. Instructions and directions provided by supervisor are followed and clarification sought when necessary.
- 2.2. Work is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines.
- 2.3. Interactions with other staff and customers are carried out in a positive and professional manner.
- 2.4. Enterprise policy and procedures in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials is observed.
- 2.5. Problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines are reported to supervisor.
3. Handle materials and equipment
- 3.1. Waste material produced during work is stored in a designated area according to supervisor's instructions.
- 3.2. Materials, equipment and machinery are handled and transported according to supervisor's instructions and enterprise guidelines.
- 3.3. A clean and safe work site is maintained while working.
4. Clean up on completion of work
- 4.1. Materials are returned to store or disposed of according to supervisor's instructions.
- 4.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
- 4.3. Work outcomes are reported to the supervisor.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Work tasks may include:
regular checking of feed and water supplies for animals and/or birds
mixing and milling standard stockfeed
disposing of deceased animals
loading and unloading animals for transport
carrying out routine maintenance on buildings, cages/pens
cleaning sheds, fixtures and fittings.
Tools and equipment may include:
knives
spades
forks
rakes
hoes
spray equipment
augers
buckets
brooms
wheelbarrows
hoses and hose fittings.
Hazards may include:
solar radiation
dust
noise
air- and soil-borne micro-organisms
chemicals and hazardous substances
sharp hand tools and equipment
manual handling
holes
slippery and uneven surfaces.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Work tasks may include:
regular checking of feed and water supplies for animals and/or birds
mixing and milling standard stockfeed
disposing of deceased animals
loading and unloading animals for transport
carrying out routine maintenance on buildings, cages/pens
cleaning sheds, fixtures and fittings.
Tools and equipment may include:
knives
spades
forks
rakes
hoes
spray equipment
augers
buckets
brooms
wheelbarrows
hoses and hose fittings.
Hazards may include:
solar radiation
dust
noise
air- and soil-borne micro-organisms
chemicals and hazardous substances
sharp hand tools and equipment
manual handling
holes
slippery and uneven surfaces.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
apply safe animal handling techniques
use livestock handling tools and equipment
repair and maintain features
apply basic animal husbandry techniques.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
apply safe animal handling techniques
use livestock handling tools and equipment
repair and maintain features
apply basic animal husbandry techniques.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3681 | RTE1102A | Support intensive livestock work | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS40 | AHCLSK102 | Support intensive livestock work | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D450 | AHC10210 | Certificate I in AgriFood Operations | Qualification |