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AHCLSK219 — Carry out birthing duties

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What an assessment for AHCLSK219 must cover

48 assessable components: 3 elements (19 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 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 birthing

  • 1.1Read animal records and confirm anticipated birthing date with supervisor
  • 1.2Check and monitor condition and health status of pregnant animal prior to birthing
  • 1.3Prepare and use equipment, resources and materials according to supervisor instructions and safe working practices
  • 1.4Provide shelter access for birthing females to ensure animal welfare needs are met
  • 1.5Identify workplace health and safety hazards and report to supervisor
  • 1.6Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to task
  • 1.7Check and report faulty or unsafe equipment, resources, materials or PPE to supervisor
  • 1.8Check for presence of predators and implement control measures where necessary and report to supervisor

2 Assist at the birthing process

  • 2.1Monitor environment and animals to assess whether birth is progressing normally
  • 2.2Handle animals calmly with minimal disruption to birthing process according to workplace animal welfare and hygiene practices
  • 2.3Identify animals experiencing birthing difficulties and intervene as appropriate
  • 2.4Seek supervisor or veterinary advice if birth complications cannot be resolved

3 Provide post-birthing assistance

  • 3.1Check and clear newborns airways where required
  • 3.2Clean mother and newborn where required
  • 3.3Monitor post-birthing health, suckling and bonding of female and newborn
  • 3.4Administer antibiotics or other medicine as directed
  • 3.5Clean and maintain birthing environment, facilities and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.6Complete birth records according to workplace procedures
  • 3.7Report malfunctions, faults, wear or damage of facilities, equipment and resources to supervisor

Performance evidence

  • recognised signs of imminent birthing of animals
  • monitored animal condition and recognised abnormal behaviour
  • prepared environment, materials and resources to industry standards
  • followed relevant workplace health and safety and environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
  • maintained a safe and secure environment
  • provided due care and handled animals humanely according to workplace animal welfare and hygiene practices
  • provided a non-threatening environment and access to appropriate feed and water
  • implemented predator control measures
  • monitored birthing and provided assistance if required or referred on if birthing difficulties require veterinary assistance
  • carried out animal husbandry procedures associated with birthing
  • recognised abnormalities in newborn animals
  • reported and maintained animal birth records
  • selected equipment and materials and checked for safe operation

Knowledge evidence

  • workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for carrying out birthing duties, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • environment and biosecurity legislation and regulations and workplace practices relevant to carrying out birthing duties
  • relevant animal behaviour, basic health and nutritional requirements of animals and newborn
  • birthing environment requirements for animals
  • equipment and materials, their components and functions
  • birthing intervention and non-intervention strategies
  • effects of adverse weather conditions on birthing process and newborn animals
  • workplace policies with regard to treating animals, recording and reporting routines
  • relevant livestock gestation and appropriate birthing and husbandry procedures
  • problems associated with birthing and remedial treatment
  • use of antibiotics and other medicine after birthing, including dosage, delivery routes and contraindications
  • procedures for cleaning and maintaining treatment equipment and materials
  • predator behaviour and control measures
  • animal welfare legislation, codes of practice and procedures and hygiene practices relevant to carrying out birthing duties

Foundation skills

  • Writing: Use clear language, accurate industry terminology and logical structure to complete birth records
  • Oral communication: Use clear language to report malfunctions, faults wear or damage to facilities, equipment and resources Participate in verbal exchanges to respond to questions and clarify information

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What does an assessment tool for AHCLSK219 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCLSK219 needs to address all 48 unit components: 3 elements with 19 performance criteria, 13 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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