AHCLSK232 — Carry out alpaca handling and husbandry operations

1 Prepare to handle alpacas

• 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 alpaca 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
• 1.7Locate and identify alpacas for handling according to supervisor instructions
• 1.8Observe and anticipate behavioural characteristics of alpacas and use appropriate handling methods
• 1.9Follow site biosecurity procedures as instructed to minimise the risk of disease

2 Handle alpacas

• 2.1Follow procedures to control and sort alpacas safely according to workplace animal welfare practices
• 2.2Classify alpacas according to age, sex and husbandry tasks to be performed
• 2.3Carry out restraint procedures safely with minimum stress and discomfort to alpacas according to workplace animal welfare practices
• 2.4Transport alpacas when required according to animal welfare practices
• 2.5Monitor and anticipate alpaca behaviour during moving and handling processes to ensure wellbeing of alpacas and safety of handlers
• 2.6Conduct count of alpaca and record or report as required
• 2.7Identify environmental implications associated with alpaca handling and husbandry tasks and report to supervisor

3 Carry out alpaca husbandry tasks

• 3.1Carry out alpaca husbandry safely according to workplace animal welfare practices
• 3.2Identify unhealthy stock and abnormal conditions and behaviour and report to supervisor
• 3.3Provide adequate feed and clean water to stock
• 3.4Recognise plants poisonous to alpacas and report to supervisor

4 Complete alpaca handling activities

• 4.1Complete alpaca husbandry tasks as instructed, and prepare gates and access routes for alpaca departure
• 4.2Dispose of alpaca residues and waste according to environmental practices and supervisor instructions
• 4.3Clean and maintain handling areas and equipment and store equipment and materials according to supervisor instructions
• 4.4Report work outcomes, handling area maintenance requirements, and faults, wear or damage of equipment to supervisor
• 4.5Record and report relevant information about particular animals and the husbandry tasks performed

What does an assessment tool for AHCLSK232 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCLSK232 needs to address all 46 unit components: 4 elements with 25 performance criteria, 15 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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