Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:07 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AHCLSK414

State Code
BAT92

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
27/06/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

12/01/2017

Field of Education

089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution

Original Release Date

12/01/2017

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to arrange transport for farm produce or livestock.This unit applies to those whose job roles include arranging and coordinating the transport of farm produce, fodder or livestock.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Confirm transport requirements

1.1 Confirm transport requirements according to enterprise marketing and production plans
1.2 Confirm the amount and type of farm produce and number of livestock to be transported, the pick up or delivery requirements, and the route to be taken according to enterprise instructions
1.3 Identify and comply with legislative requirements associated with the transport farm of produce or livestock

2. Prepare transport plan

2.1 Determine equipment, vehicles and resources required to transport farm produce or livestock and arrange according to enterprise requirements
2.2 Identify, seek and obtain relevant authorisations, permits or animal identification requirements according to legislative requirements
2.3 Document transport arrangements including pickup and delivery details, and any requirement to unload livestock to allow for spelling
2.4 Document conditions to be maintained for produce, including separation for product integrity
2.5 Negotiate compensation or penalties for damage to produce or livestock, or obtain transport insurance
2.6 Ensure plan complies with enterprise and legislative requirements for work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity

3. Source and select carrier

3.1 Source carriers to ascertain availability, terms and conditions in relation to transport and enterprise requirements
3.2 Contact carriers who satisfy the transport requirements to negotiate suitable costs, terms and cartage conditions
3.3 Select carrier and confirm negotiations with an agreement and insurance arrangements prepared accordingly

4. Co-ordinate transport arrangement

4.1 Ensure completion and accuracy of relevant documentation according to industry and legislative requirements
4.2 Communicate regularly with operational staff and contractors to confirm clarity and understanding of arrangements
4.3 Check and confirm scheduling arrangements and preparation of farm produce or livestock in readiness for transportation with enterprise personnel

No information

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D6992	AHCLSK414A	Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OFF72	AHCLSK432	Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
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BDF2	AHC40116	Certificate IV in Agriculture	Qualification
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