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Monitor animals in intensive production systems

Monitor animals in intensive production systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK369
State Code
OFE98
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
80
Description
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 discomfort.This unit applies to beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goats and pigs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor animal health status
  • 1.1 Identify animal health program information from the livestock production plans
  • 1.2 Assess 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
  • 1.3 Source information on past treatment from the individual animal identification tag or identification marking and workplace records
  • 1.4 Identify husbandry practices appropriate for the health status of the individual animal
2. Identify animals requiring treatment
  • 2.1 Identify individual animals with potential health issues or in ill health
  • 2.2 Determine the type and severity of infection or injury and identify or isolate affected animals requiring treatment
3. Determine the type and scope of treatment
  • 3.1 Determine the need for, type and scope of treatment by seeking expert or veterinary advice
  • 3.2 Prepare equipment, materials and treatment site
  • 3.3 Identify work hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 3.4 Record treatment batch numbers, date of expiry, withholding periods and other details of treatment according to regulations and workplace requirements
4. Administer treatment
  • 4.1 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to task
  • 4.2 Handle and restrain animals using good stock handling techniques and according to animal welfare practices
  • 4.3 Administer treatment according to chemical label or veterinary advice
  • 4.4 Identify treated animals from non-treated animals to ensure compliance with the required withholding period (WHP)
  • 4.5 Prepare and move treated animals as planned
5. Carry out post-treatment procedures
  • 5.1 Monitor animal health and condition post-treatment and report on animal’s progress
  • 5.2 Identify and minimise environmental impacts associated with the administration of treatment
  • 5.3 Clean equipment and worksite, and dispose of organic and non-organic waste according to workplace environment and biosecurity policies and procedures
  • 5.4 Return materials and unused medications to store according to workplace procedures
  • 5.5 Identify and report unserviceable equipment and PPE according to workplace procedures
  • 5.6 Record animal treatment process and outcomes including withholding periods according to workplace procedures
  • 5.7 Apply workplace biosecurity policies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO96 AHCLSK332 Monitor animals in intensive production systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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