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Coordinate and monitor livestock transport

Coordinate and monitor livestock transport

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK320A
State Code
D6965
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/02/2012
Field of Education
080501 - Sales
Original Release Date
13/02/2012
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the process of safely and efficiently transport livestock to a destination within a specified timeframe, and defines the standard required to: ensure documentation and livestock identification is in place; coordinate the transport of livestock; load and unload animals; distribute animals on transport to prevent overcrowding and minimise risk of injury; ensure load is within specifications; review health and condition of livestock after transit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for the transport of livestock
  • 1.1. Directions for transport are checked and load is calculated.
  • 1.2. Transport requirements are determined and a suitable carrier is engaged.
  • 1.3. Equipment and resources are identified and livestock are moved to loading facility for transport.
  • 1.4. Livestock are assembled and prepared for transport.
2. Load livestock
  • 2.1. Workplace safety policies and procedures are observed and followed according to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and enterprise requirements.
  • 2.2. Documentation is signed by relevant person and required animal identification is in place.
  • 2.3. Prepared livestock are loaded and secured safely and humanely according to animal welfare, OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • 2.4. Existing and potential hazards are identified and managed according to OHS, animal welfare and enterprise requirements.
3. Monitor transport and unload livestock
  • 3.1. Carrier is briefed to ensure livestock are transported with minimal stress and discomfort according to animal welfare requirements.
  • 3.2. Livestock are regularly checked throughout the journey and unloaded for feeding and watering if necessary.
  • 3.3. Livestock are unloaded safely and humanely using appropriate equipment and facilities according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • 3.4. Livestock condition and welfare is monitored post transport and appropriate feed and water requirements are provided according to enterprise requirements.
4. Complete transportation operations
  • 4.1. Vehicle, equipment and facilities are cleaned, maintained and secured according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • 4.2. Relevant information is documented according to legislative and enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals to be transported may include:
sheep
cattle
horses
goats
alpacas
pigs.
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:
ensure documentation and livestock identification is in place
coordinate the transport of livestock
load and unload animals
distribute animals on transport to prevent overcrowding and minimise risk of injury
maintain load within specifications
review health and condition of livestock after transit.
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
S3685 RTE3131A Transport livestock Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN03 AHCLSK320 Coordinate and monitor livestock transport Unit of competency