AHCLSK359 — Coordinate and monitor livestock transport

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51 assessable components: 4 elements (19 performance criteria), 14 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 Prepare for the transport of livestock

1.1Check the transport directions and calculate load
1.2Determine transport requirements and engage a suitable carrier
1.3Identify hazards and risks and report to supervisor
1.4Select and check equipment and resources for movement of livestock
1.5Move livestock to loading facility using good stock handling techniques
1.6Assemble and prepare livestock for transport

2 Load livestock

2.1Apply workplace health and safety procedures and regulatory requirements to the loading and transportation of livestock
2.2Check documentation is signed by the relevant person and animal identification is in place
2.3Obtain relevant permits and comply with movement restrictions where required
2.4Record animal details and identification using technology
2.5Load and secure livestock using good stock handling techniques, and according to workplace health and safety, biosecurity and animal welfare procedures and requirements

3 Monitor transport and unload livestock

3.1Communicate with the carrier to ensure livestock are transported with minimal stress and discomfort according to animal welfare requirements
3.2Ensure livestock are checked regularly throughout the journey and unloaded for feeding and watering
3.3Unload livestock using appropriate equipment and facilities
3.4Monitor livestock condition and welfare post-transport, and provide feed and water

4 Complete transportation operations

4.1Clean, maintain and store equipment and resources
4.2Clean, maintain and secure vehicle and facilities
4.3Identify and report unserviceable equipment and facilities according to workplace procedures
4.4Complete and maintain records according to workplace requirements

Performance evidence

applied relevant workplace health and safety and environment and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
applied National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) chain of responsibility (CoR) and Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for the Land Transport of Livestock requirements relevant to the transportation of livestock
applied relevant animal welfare practices
recognised and reported workplace health and safety hazards and used safe work practices
interpreted transport plan requirements
coordinated the transport of livestock
safely loaded livestock while maintaining load within specifications
distributed animals on transport to prevent overcrowding and minimise risk of injury
obtained relevant permits and complied with movement restrictions
checked documentation and livestock identification is in place
recorded animal details using technology
safely unloaded livestock
reviewed health and condition of livestock after transit
handled livestock using good stock handling techniques

Knowledge evidence

workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for coordinating and monitoring livestock transport
environment and biosecurity legislation and regulations and workplace practices relevant to coordinating and monitoring livestock transport
principles and practices for coordinating and monitoring livestock transport, including:
industry and legislative requirements for the transport of livestock
NHVR CoR responsibilities and Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for the Land Transport of Livestock requirements relevant to the transportation of livestock
model codes of practice for the land transport welfare of various species of animals
good stock handling techniques
animal welfare practices
environment codes of practice with regard to vehicle operation and livestock transport
market requirements in relation to the quality and condition of livestock
process of sourcing and costing transportation alternatives
livestock transport recording and documentation requirements
workplace procedures for the use of vehicles and equipment
workplace documentation requirements and procedures

Foundation skills

Reading: Identify and interpret workplace documentation to identify relevant and key information about livestock transport and transport documentation
Writing: Use clear language, accurate industry terminology and logical structure to record livestock transportation information
Oral communication: Use clear language to report malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to equipment and facilities Respond to questions and clarify information
Numeracy: Calculate and record routine workplace data Use basic mathematical processes of addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, decimal points and ratios

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