AHCLSK433 — Escort livestock during export

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What an assessment for AHCLSK433 must cover

62 assessable components: 4 elements (26 performance criteria), 12 performance evidence and 20 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 Carry out administration requirements

1.1Obtain and clarify details of the livestock to be exported from the exporter or producer
1.2Establish effective communication links between all parties to the consignment and relevant organisations or agencies
1.3Investigate and verify specific details of the vessel or aircraft to facilitate loading and transit operations
1.4Complete required certification, permit and invoicing arrangements according to exporter requirements and relevant legislation
1.5Estimate nutritional and veterinary requirements and order required quantities according to exporter directions, industry standards and load specifications

2 Prepare for livestock to be loaded

2.1Comply with workplace health and safety policies and procedures, including selection of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
2.2Comply with animal welfare and biosecurity requirements
2.3Establish communication lines with on-board personnel for the voyage
2.4Review exporter instructions according to loading criteria
2.5Identify appropriate infrastructure for loading
2.6Perform risk analysis for loading and recommend preventative measures
2.7Identify on-board loading resources and personnel requirements
2.8Check and ensure all on-board equipment is in working condition, including veterinary kit and euthanasia equipment

3 Load and accompany livestock on transport

3.1Comply with workplace health and safety policies and procedures, and animal welfare, biosecurity and environment requirements
3.2Load and secure livestock using good stock handling techniques and according to workplace health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity, environment and exporter requirements
3.3Check and verify loading densities and conditions according to loading plan and regulatory requirements
3.4Monitor and record water and feed provision to livestock and report any abnormalities or variance from feed budgets to the appropriate party
3.5Carry out regular observation of all livestock to ensure timely and appropriate responses to changes in condition, feed and water intake, or incidence of disease
3.6Deal humanely with injured or diseased livestock according to workplace health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity, environment and customer requirements
3.7Complete reports according to shipping or airline company requirements

4 Complete post-shipment procedures

4.1Establish unloading strategies including timing, health checks and documentation in consultation with the carrier senior officer
4.2Complete pen cleaning and other established pre-unloading procedures prior to entering port
4.3Unload animals using good stock handling techniques, and appropriate equipment and facilities according to workplace health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity, environmental and exporter requirements
4.4Identify specific animal requirements at unloading and obtain supplies to meet consignment needs
4.5Complete end of voyage reports and required documentation according to exporter requirements, shipping or airline company requirements, government legislation, and customer requirements
4.6Undertake post-transport checks according to exporter and customer requirements, and shipping or airline company requirements

Performance evidence

implemented relevant workplace health and safety and environment and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
carried out pre-shipping and consignment administration procedures
made preparations for loading of livestock
loaded livestock onto the carrier
handled livestock using good stock handling techniques
treated and fed livestock according to workplace health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environment legislation and codes of practice, and customer requirements
identified signs of ill health and injury, or signs of abnormal or depressed appetite
handled and restrained livestock for observation and treatment as required
overseen the care of livestock in transit
completed export documentation, including daily records of animal observations and conditions
communicated effectively with exporting agents and related agencies, and on-board senior officer, officers and personnel
implemented relevant animal welfare policies and practices for escorting livestock during export

Knowledge evidence

workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for escorting livestock during export, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
environment and biosecurity legislation and regulations and workplace practices relevant to escorting livestock during export
principles and practices for escorting livestock during export, including:
regulatory requirements and industry standards for the transport of livestock using sea and air carriers
typical exporter and shipping company requirements, policies and procedures
how conflicts should be handled between regulatory requirements and requirements of exporters or shipping companies
working culture and specifications for imported livestock of common importing countries
care, husbandry and management procedures for health and welfare of all classes of livestock in transit, including pregnant livestock
good stock handling techniques for restraint, loading and unloading of livestock
signs of health, anatomy and physiology of the livestock species
zoonoses of livestock and preventative health strategies for humans and livestock
common diseases of the livestock species and preventative health strategies
signs of ill health and related management strategies in the livestock species
methods and techniques of euthanasia
disposal of animal carcasses on board sea carriers
on-board procedures and responsibilities
use and maintenance of euthanasia and disinfectant materials and equipment
invoice, receipt and document requirements at both ends of the transport operation
strategies for effective communication between all parties to the consignment, including relevant organisations and agencies, and on-board carrier personnel
animal welfare requirements applicable to escorting livestock during export

Foundation skills

Reading: Identify and interpret textual and numerical information from a range of sources to identify relevant and key information about livestock escort and export requirements
Writing: Use clear language, accurate industry terminology and logical structure to prepare and record relevant certification, permit and invoicing documentation Complete in-transit and end of voyage reports and required documentation
Oral communication: Use collaborative and inclusive language and techniques including active listening, questioning and reading of verbal or non-verbal signals to convey and clarify procedural information, confirm understanding and compliance with specified procedures and eliciting information from on-board personnel Respond to questions, clarify information and seek advice
Numeracy: Calculate and record routine workplace data Use basic mathematical processes of addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, decimal points and ratios

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What does an assessment tool for AHCLSK433 need to cover?

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