AHCLSK330Implement procedures for calving

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What an assessment for AHCLSK330 must cover

45 assessable components: 4 elements (20 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 12 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 Prepare for calving

  • 1.1Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to address risks and biosecurity hazards
  • 1.2Assess and monitor condition and health status of cow prior to calving
  • 1.3Select required calving equipment, resources and materials and check for safe operation
  • 1.4Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to task
  • 1.5Graze cows at risk of calving difficulty in an area where intervention can be carried out with as little disruption as possible
  • 1.6Check mating records and confirm anticipated calving date

2 Observe the calving

  • 2.1Monitor cows for signs of approaching parturition and throughout calving
  • 2.2Note signs of calf malpresentation or dystocia from the rate of progress in giving birth and initial orientation of the feet and head

3 Support calving

  • 3.1Handle calving cows calmly and put in a secure environment according to workplace animal welfare practices
  • 3.2Clean calving equipment according to workplace hygiene procedures
  • 3.3Use calving ropes and calf pulling equipment where required, without causing undue harm to female and unborn calf
  • 3.4Seek specialist veterinary support where normal assistance procedures are not adequate to assist the calving

4 Carry out monitoring after calf has been born

  • 4.1Check that calves have clear airways and commence breathing, and clear airways where required
  • 4.2Allow cow to rest and encourage cow to lick the calf as an initial bonding
  • 4.3Leave the placenta for cow to ingest after calving
  • 4.4Maintain personal safety when monitoring calves and cows
  • 4.5Clean and maintain the calving environment and facilities using appropriate hygiene procedures
  • 4.6Clean and return equipment, resources and materials to required location
  • 4.7Identify and report unserviceable equipment and resources according to workplace procedures
  • 4.8Complete calving records according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

  • prepared calving environment, materials and resources to industry standards
  • identified risks and applied relevant workplace health and safety and environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures, including Q fever
  • carried out cow husbandry procedures and recognised signs of imminent calving
  • monitored cow condition and recognised abnormal behaviour and presentations
  • applied workplace animal welfare practices
  • applied contingency measures for calving in the event of difficulties
  • applied calving ropes and chains and used suitable calf pulling equipment
  • recognised when normal assistance procedures are not adequate to assist the calving and sought specialist veterinary support is required
  • recognised abnormalities and progress of calf immediately after birth
  • maintained a safe and secure post calving environment

Knowledge evidence

  • workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for implementing procedures for calving, including Q fever and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • environment and biosecurity legislation and regulations and workplace practices relevant to implementing procedures for calving
  • principles and practices of implementing procedures for calving, including:
  • pre and post calving health of cow, including clinical and sub-clinical health
  • calving behaviour and basic health and nutritional requirements as directed
  • calving equipment and materials, their components and functions
  • calving intervention and non-intervention strategies
  • normal calf presentation, and abnormal presentation that may need assistance
  • problems associated with calving and intervention
  • workplace policies with regard to calving down, recording and reporting routines
  • procedures for cleaning and maintaining treatment equipment and materials
  • animal welfare legislation, codes of practice and procedures relevant to calving

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Identify and interpret textual information from a range of sources to identify relevant and key information about calving activities
  • Writing: Use clear language, accurate industry terminology and logical structure to prepare calving records
  • Oral communication: Use clear language with specialist veterinary support to provide information on calving assistance requirements Use clear language to report equipment and resources unserviceability

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What does an assessment tool for AHCLSK330 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCLSK330 needs to address all 45 unit components: 4 elements with 20 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 12 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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