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Clean out production sheds

Clean out production sheds

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK230
State Code
OFF52
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to clean out sheds used for the production of livestock.The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.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 the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to clean shed
  • 1.1 Identify work to be undertaken and confirm with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify workplace health and safety hazards and report to supervisor
  • 1.3 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to task
  • 1.4 Identify the potential environmental and biosecurity impacts of cleaning the shed and seek advice from supervisor for managing these impacts
  • 1.5 Raise, dismantle or remove equipment from the shed and clean according to supervisor instructions and safe working practices
  • 1.6 Cover or seal electrical switchboards and other equipment to prevent entry of water according to supervisor instructions and safe working practices
  • 1.7 Select and prepare tools, equipment and machinery for cleaning operation
2. Clean shed and surrounds
  • 2.1 Remove and dispose of litter and manure according to workplace environmental practices and supervisor instructions
  • 2.2 Remove dust and cobwebs from all surfaces
  • 2.3 Service filters and flush drinker lines and tanks
  • 2.4 Empty and clean silos where appropriate
  • 2.5 Prepare and use cleaning agents according to safe working practices
  • 2.6 Air shed prior to re-entry of staff and re-installation of equipment
  • 2.7 Handle and use chemical agents safely according to workplace health and safety practices
  • 2.8 Dry clean electrical equipment
  • 2.9 Check run-off from cleaning activity complies with workplace environmental and biosecurity practices
  • 2.10 Clean production sheds and surrounds using appropriate cleaning and hygiene procedures
3. Complete cleaning operation
  • 3.1 Clean, maintain and store equipment according to supervisor instructions
  • 3.2 Dispose of containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris according to environmental practices and supervisor instructions
  • 3.3 Complete cleaning records and documentation
  • 3.4 Report work outcomes and faults, wear or damage of machinery or equipment to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO18 AHCLSK213 Clean out production sheds Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB6 AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification