AHCLSK225 — Identify and mark livestock

1 Prepare to identify and mark animals

• 1.1Discuss work requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary
• 1.2Prepare and use equipment according to supervisor instructions and safe working practices
• 1.3Select and prepare materials and preventative health treatments, and ensure adequate quantities for required task according to supervisor instructions
• 1.4Identify, clean and prepare sites and facilities for marking
• 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, materials or PPE to supervisor

2 Identify and mark animals

• 2.1Identify, draft and move animals using good stock handling techniques in readiness for identifying and marking
• 2.2Carry out animal identification and marking operations according to workplace procedures and animal welfare practices
• 2.3Dispose of livestock residues and other waste according to environmental practices and supervisor instructions

3 Complete identification and marking operation

• 3.1Tally and record animal numbers during and on completion of operations according to supervisor instructions
• 3.2Prepare and move animals along a planned route using good stock handling techniques
• 3.3Clean and maintain site and facilities used
• 3.4Return materials and unused treatments to store or dispose of according to workplace environment and biosecurity policies and procedures
• 3.5Clean, maintain and store equipment according to supervisor instructions
• 3.6Report work outcomes, and faults, wear or damage of equipment to supervisor
• 3.7Monitor livestock behaviour and welfare post-operations, and mother-up young animals if required

What does an assessment tool for AHCLSK225 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCLSK225 needs to address all 33 unit components: 3 elements with 17 performance criteria, 10 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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