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Arrange livestock purchases

Arrange livestock purchases

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK430
State Code
OFF74
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to arrange livestock purchases.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to arrange livestock purchases. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable 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.This unit applies to livestock producers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify purchasing opportunities
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm number, type and breed of livestock to be purchased
  • 1.2 Research and review livestock agents and sellers to determine appropriate sources of livestock
  • 1.3 Monitor and identify sales schedules for livestock types
  • 1.4 Research and evaluate purchasing prices to identify comparative values between sellers and agents
2. Inspect livestock condition
  • 2.1 Check health status of livestock
  • 2.2 Obtain and verify records and documents relating to livestock history
  • 2.3 Assess suitability of livestock for purchasing
  • 2.4 Assess prices against livestock condition and workplace requirements to identify appropriate purchasing values
3. Complete documentation
  • 3.1 Source and complete insurance requirements for livestock
  • 3.2 Confirm purchases at current market price levels according to estimated livestock values
  • 3.3 Complete livestock purchase documentation and exchange with seller
4. Organise transportation
  • 4.1 Identify and engage carriers appropriate to livestock type and quantity
  • 4.2 Identify hazards and assess risks associated with livestock handling and transport, and implement control measures to manage risks according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 4.3 Arrange timing and dates of transportation and delivery with transporter, vendors and agents
  • 4.4 Assess special needs of livestock and prepare facilities to ensure timely pick-up
  • 4.5 Undertake animal health and welfare checks on arrival according to workplace and legislative requirements
  • 4.6 Isolate livestock where required according to workplace biosecurity procedures
  • 4.7 Complete livestock movement records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN23 AHCLSK412 Arrange livestock purchases Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA4 AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification