AHCLSK342 — Prepare animals for parturition
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What an assessment for AHCLSK342 must cover
38 assessable components: 4 elements (13 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Identify and provide animal nutritional needs
- 1.1Identify and confirm nutritional needs of pregnant animals according to feeding plan
- 1.2Provide feed supplements as required
- 1.3Implement procedures to minimise feed wastage and spillage, and dispose and recycle feed waste
- 1.4Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to address risks and biosecurity hazards
2 Monitor feeding process
- 2.1Monitor feeding and supplementary feeding to ensure animals are maintained in required condition
- 2.2Record and report feeding abnormalities
3 Maintain a secure environment for animals
- 3.1Monitor and maintain condition and security of paddocks, shelter or housing according to workplace procedures
- 3.2Carry out basic repair work where required
- 3.3Assess and report risk of predators to newborn animals according to workplace procedures
- 3.4Implement measures to eradicate or control identified predators according to workplace procedures and environmental practices
4 Carry out animal husbandry procedures
- 4.1Prepare animals for birthing according to workplace procedures
- 4.2Provide protection for newborn animals prior to birth
- 4.3Handle livestock and perform husbandry activities according to workplace animal welfare practices
Performance evidence
- matched supply of feed, grazing or predetermined rations to nutritional requirements for pregnant animals
- read and interpreted relevant manufacturers specifications, work and feeding plans, and safety data sheets
- assessed and calculated herd or flock numbers, measured feed, assessed rate and frequency of feeding, and calculated animal gestation
- applied relevant workplace health and safety and environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures, including Q fever
- employed safe and environmentally responsible systems and procedures for the handling of animals, feed, hazardous substances and predator control strategies
- monitored animal health and condition and recognised abnormalities
- carried out basic repair work where required
- carried out animal husbandry procedures, provided due care and handled animals humanely according to workplace animal welfare practices
Knowledge evidence
- workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for preparing animals for parturition, including Q fever
- environment and biosecurity legislation and regulations and workplace practices relevant to preparing animals for parturition
- principles and practices for preparing animals for parturition, including: physiological and behavioural signs of impending birth
- animal behaviour and nutritional requirements of pregnant animals
- feed, pasture and animal grazing management
- feed and feed supplements for pregnant animals and when to provide them
- effects of weather conditions, and inadequate nutrition on pregnant animals and their newborn
- animal husbandry procedures
- environmental impact of animals on ground cover and minimisation measures
- State or Territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice regarding poisons
- predators and behaviour patterns and control and eradication measures
- relevant firearms licensing and permit requirements
- workplace policies regarding recording and reporting birthing animals
- animal welfare legislation, codes of practice and procedures relevant to handling animals and preparing animals for parturition
Foundation skills
- Reading: Identify and interpret textual information from a range of sources to identify relevant and key information about feeding and care activities
- Writing: Use clear language, accurate industry terminology and logical structure to prepare feeding records
- Oral communication: Use clear language to report feeding abnormalities and predator risks
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Questions about assessing AHCLSK342
What does an assessment tool for AHCLSK342 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCLSK342 needs to address all 38 unit components: 4 elements with 13 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 14 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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Related units
- AHCLSK103 — Support livestock work
- AHCLSK219 — Carry out birthing duties
- AHCLSK220 — Monitor livestock to parturition
- AHCLSK221 — Assist with feeding in a production system
- AHCLSK222 — Care for health and welfare of livestock
- AHCLSK223 — Carry out regular livestock observation
- AHCLSK224 — Handle livestock using basic techniques
- AHCLSK225 — Identify and mark livestock
- AHCLSK226 — Load and unload livestock
- AHCLSK227 — Monitor water supplies
- AHCLSK228 — Muster and move livestock
- AHCLSK229 — Provide feed for livestock
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