AHCLSK371 — Plan, prepare and conduct mulesing procedures

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70 assessable components: 5 elements (34 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 20 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 Conduct pre-mulesing evaluations

1.1Identify and comply with relevant legislation, regulations and animal welfare practices
1.2Identify industry standards and guidelines
1.3Seek expert advice and discuss alternative strategies to manage flystrike susceptibility prior to undertaking mulesing procedures
1.4Confirm workplace requirements for use of mulesing
1.5Conduct pre-operative evaluation of sheep
1.6Identify hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to manage risks
1.7Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task

2 Prepare for mulesing operations

2.1Identify and order supplies and equipment
2.2Monitor weather conditions to determine optimal conditions for operation and recovery of sheep from the procedure
2.3Select suitable time of day for operation to minimise the separation time of lambs and ewes
2.4Engage skilled workers to perform mulesing
2.5Select appropriate yards, paddocks and pastures for each mob and each day to allow adequate time for mothering-up of lambs after separation from the ewes
2.6Muster, move and handle sheep using good stock handling techniques and according to workplace animal welfare practices
2.7Allow lambs to settle and cool after yarding

3 Select, maintain and use appropriate equipment

3.1Maintain equipment in clean, hygienic and good working order to reduce the risk of infection and cross-infection in sheep
3.2Maintain and operate mulesing cradles in good working condition to ensure minimal risk to the operator or lamb, especially when loading and unloading
3.3Set, grind and sharpen mulesing shears according to workplace procedures
3.4Disinfect mulesing shears after sharpening, before use and between each animal
3.5Prepare wash-down, soaking and disinfecting containers for use
3.6Prepare, test and check chemical application equipment
3.7Clean, disinfect and store equipment at the end of operation according to workplace procedures

4 Conduct mulesing procedures

4.1Conduct all procedures according to workplace health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity requirements
4.2Maintain facility, operator hands, handling and equipment hygiene throughout the operation
4.3Handle lambs using good stock handling techniques and use restraints such as cradles
4.4Perform mulesing procedure according to model code of practice and industry standards
4.5Apply pain relief to the wound immediately after the procedure according to industry standards and legislative requirements, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions
4.6Apply insecticide dressing to the surrounding intact wool-bearing skin immediately after the procedure according to industry standards and SDS instructions
4.7Monitor and evaluate wound symmetry, size and position, and breaks in selvage
4.8Remove lambs from cradles so they land gently on all four feet

5 Conduct post-mulesing management procedures

5.1Allow lambs, following release, to mother-up to ewes
5.2Provide immediate treatment for lambs that are abandoned or unable to stand or walk
5.3Monitor lambs for abnormal signs such as infection and septicaemia
5.4Complete mulesing documentation and records according to workplace procedures
5.5Identify and report unserviceable equipment and PPE according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

applied relevant workplace health and safety and environment and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
recognised and reported workplace health and safety hazards and used safe work practices
applied relevant animal welfare practices
assessed alternative strategies and confirmed key indicators for the use of mulesing
identified optimal conditions for carrying out mulesing procedures
conducted pre-operative evaluation of lambs submitted for mulesing procedures and risk assessment in consultation with sheep manager
prepared appropriate sites, facilities and equipment in line with infection control, work health and safety and animal welfare standards including pain management according to industry standards and legislative requirements
handled livestock using good stock handling techniques
carried out mulesing operations according to industry recognised best practice mulesing techniques and hygiene standards
followed appropriate procedures and label directions to provide pain relief and insecticide dressing as required
monitored animal behaviour post-mulesing for health and wellbeing, including the ability to recognise signs of post-mulesing complications
communicated post-mulesing management requirements to sheep manager
documented and maintained mulesing records

Knowledge evidence

workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for planning, preparing and conducting mulesing procedures, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
environment and biosecurity legislation and regulations and workplace practices relevant to planning, preparing and conducting mulesing procedures
principles and practices for planning, preparing and conducting mulesing procedures, including:
animal welfare practices relevant to planning, preparing and conducting mulesing procedures
relevant codes of practice and industry standards for mulesing
reasons and requirements for mulesing in sheep
body condition scoring (BCS), breech wrinkle scoring (BRWR) and breech cover scoring (BCOV) in lambs and adult sheep
methods and strategies of flystrike control
effects of weather, environmental, facility, flock, individual animal and human factors on mulesing operations
use and maintenance of materials and equipment for mulesing
principles and maintenance of hygiene in mulesing operations
methods and techniques for handling and restraint of adult sheep and lambs
use of pain relief and insecticide treatment in mulesing procedures
anatomy and external features of sheep
health and animal welfare implications of post-mulesing complications in sheep
signs of ill health and related management strategies in sheep
use of and regulatory considerations for the use of disinfectants
good stock handling techniques
relevant care, husbandry and management strategies for sheep flocks
relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including veterinary practitioner and surgeons Acts, stock diseases and waste disposal, agricultural and veterinary chemical use

Foundation skills

Reading: Identify and interpret workplace documentation to identify relevant and key information for mulesing sheep
Writing: Use clear language, accurate industry terminology and logical structure to complete mulesing documentation and records
Oral communication: Use clear language to report malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to tools and equipment Respond to questions and clarify information

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