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Coordinate and monitor livestock transport

Coordinate and monitor livestock transport

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK359
State Code
OFF41
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
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently transport livestock to a destination within specified timeframes.The unit applies to individuals who coordinate and monitor livestock transport under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.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 for the transport of livestock
  • 1.1 Check the transport directions and calculate load
  • 1.2 Determine transport requirements and engage a suitable carrier
  • 1.3 Identify hazards and risks and report to supervisor
  • 1.4 Select and check equipment and resources for movement of livestock
  • 1.5 Move livestock to loading facility using good stock handling techniques
  • 1.6 Assemble and prepare livestock for transport
2. Load livestock
  • 2.1 Apply workplace health and safety procedures and regulatory requirements to the loading and transportation of livestock
  • 2.2 Check documentation is signed by the relevant person and animal identification is in place
  • 2.3 Obtain relevant permits and comply with movement restrictions where required
  • 2.4 Record animal details and identification using technology
  • 2.5 Load and secure livestock using good stock handling techniques, and according to workplace health and safety, biosecurity and animal welfare procedures and requirements
3. Monitor transport and unload livestock
  • 3.1 Communicate with the carrier to ensure livestock are transported with minimal stress and discomfort according to animal welfare requirements
  • 3.2 Ensure livestock are checked regularly throughout the journey and unloaded for feeding and watering
  • 3.3 Unload livestock using appropriate equipment and facilities
  • 3.4 Monitor livestock condition and welfare post-transport, and provide feed and water
4. Complete transportation operations
  • 4.1 Clean, maintain and store equipment and resources
  • 4.2 Clean, maintain and secure vehicle and facilities
  • 4.3 Identify and report unserviceable equipment and facilities according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Complete and maintain records according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN03 AHCLSK320 Coordinate and monitor livestock transport Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB3 AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture Qualification