AHCLSK224 — Handle livestock using basic techniques

1 Prepare to handle livestock

• 1.1Discuss work requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary
• 1.2Identify workplace health and safety hazards and report to supervisor
• 1.3Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
• 1.4Identify, prepare and maintain livestock handling areas, gates and access routes
• 1.5Prepare and use handling equipment according to supervisor instructions and safe working practices
• 1.6Check and report missing, faulty or unsafe tools, equipment or PPE to supervisor

2 Handle livestock

• 2.1Locate and identify livestock for handling
• 2.2Observe and anticipate behavioural characteristics of livestock and use appropriate handling methods
• 2.3Move livestock to designated handling areas and carry out procedures to control, draft and sort livestock using good stock handling techniques and according to workplace animal welfare practices
• 2.4Carry out restraint procedures safely and with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock according to workplace animal welfare practices
• 2.5Monitor and anticipate livestock behaviour during moving and drafting processes to ensure wellbeing of livestock and safety of handlers
• 2.6Conduct count or tally of livestock numbers and record or report as required
• 2.7Identify environmental implications associated with livestock production and report to supervisor

3 Complete handling procedure

• 3.1Confirm livestock dispersal plan with supervisor as required
• 3.2Prepare gates and access routes for livestock departure
• 3.3Move livestock to designated areas using good stock handling techniques
• 3.4Ensure adequate clean water and feed at destination
• 3.5Dispose of livestock residues and waste according to environmental practices and supervisor instructions
• 3.6Clean and maintain handling areas and equipment, and store equipment and materials according to supervisor instructions
• 3.7Report work outcomes, handling area maintenance requirements, and faults, wear or damage of equipment to supervisor

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To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCLSK224 needs to address all 35 unit components: 3 elements with 20 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 3 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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