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AHCLSK349 — Euthanase livestock

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What an assessment for AHCLSK349 must cover

38 assessable components: 3 elements (17 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 8 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 euthanasia

  • 1.1Confirm criteria for decision to destroy livestock according to workplace procedures and seek approval of supervisor
  • 1.2Confirm the method selected to destroy livestock is suitable for the species according to animal welfare and codes of practice requirements
  • 1.3Identify hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.4Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 1.5Select, check and prepare equipment and materials required to complete the euthanasia
  • 1.6Identify environmental and public safety risks associated with the euthanasia
  • 1.7Obtain licences and permits required to complete euthanasia where necessary

2 Carry out euthanasia of animal

  • 2.1Handle and transport equipment appropriately and safely
  • 2.2Handle and restrain animal using good stock handling techniques and according to animal welfare practices
  • 2.3Euthanase animal in a quick and painless way
  • 2.4Check animal to ensure it is dead
  • 2.5Destroy animals that have not been euthanased immediately, in a humane manner according to animal welfare practices

3 Carry out post-euthanasia procedures

  • 3.1Handle and prepare carcass to be used for research or commercial purposes according to workplace requirements
  • 3.2Dispose of carcass not to be used for research or commercial purposes according to legislative and workplace requirements
  • 3.3Clean and store equipment, materials and PPE according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4Identify and report unserviceable equipment and PPE according to workplace procedures
  • 3.5Record and report animal and euthanasia details according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

  • applied relevant workplace health and safety and environment and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
  • confirmed criteria for decision to destroy livestock
  • recognised and reported workplace health and safety hazards and used safe work practices
  • applied good stock handling techniques and relevant animal welfare practices
  • prepared for euthanasia
  • carried out euthanasia
  • confirmed signs of death in a euthanased animal
  • handled, prepared or disposed of carcass according to workplace procedures
  • cleaned and stored equipment and materials
  • recorded details of the euthanasia

Knowledge evidence

  • workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for euthanasing livestock, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • environment and biosecurity legislation and regulations and workplace practices relevant to euthanasing livestock
  • principles and practices for euthanasing livestock, including:
  • animal welfare practices relevant to euthanasing livestock
  • workplace procedures for euthanasia of livestock, including good stock handling techniques, restraint and behaviour for carrying out euthanasia
  • signs of death in an animal
  • anatomy and physical features of the relevant livestock species
  • methods of euthanasia suitable for the livestock species according to relevant codes of practice

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Identify and interpret workplace documentation to identify relevant and key information for carrying out euthanasia of livestock
  • Writing: Use clear language, accurate industry terminology and logical structure to record animal and euthanasia details
  • Oral communication: Use clear language to report work activities and malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to tools and equipment Respond to questions and clarify information

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What does an assessment tool for AHCLSK349 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCLSK349 needs to address all 38 unit components: 3 elements with 17 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for AHCLSK349?

Auditori pulls the current release of AHCLSK349 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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