AHCLSK237 — Brand livestock

1 Prepare to brand livestock

• 1.1Discuss work requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary
• 1.2Clean and prepare branding equipment and materials according to supervisor instructions and safe work practices
• 1.3Identify workplace health and safety hazards and report to supervisor
• 1.4Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to task
• 1.5Check and report faulty or unsafe equipment, materials or PPE to supervisor

2 Identify and brand livestock

• 2.1Move livestock using good stock handling techniques in readiness for branding
• 2.2Assess and control risks prior to carrying out branding activity
• 2.3Use good stock handling techniques to restrain livestock for safety of animal, handler and branding officer
• 2.4Identify location on animal for applying brand according to workplace requirements
• 2.5Apply correct timing and techniques required to achieve a legible and lasting brand
• 2.6Brand livestock according to safe workplace practices and animal welfare requirements

3 Complete branding operation

• 3.1Record and report animal numbers during and on completion of operations according to supervisor instructions
• 3.2Prepare and move animals away from branding area to a suitable recovery area, along a planned route using good stock handling techniques
• 3.3Mother-up young livestock where required as soon as possible once branding is completed
• 3.4Clean, maintain and store branding equipment according to supervisor instructions
• 3.5Return materials to store and dispose of waste according to workplace environment and biosecurity policies and procedures
• 3.6Report work outcomes, and faults, wear or damage of equipment to supervisor
• 3.7Monitor livestock behaviour and welfare post-branding

What does an assessment tool for AHCLSK237 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCLSK237 needs to address all 40 unit components: 3 elements with 18 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 11 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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