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AHCLSK215A
Carry out alpaca handling and husbandry operations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to working under routine supervision within enterprise guidelines.

This unit covers the process of moving and controlling alpacas using basic handling methods and procedures and defines the standard required to: prepare handling areas, gates and access routes for alpaca movement; monitor and anticipate alpaca behaviour in handling operations; identify, sort, move and control alpacas for handling and husbandry operations; use correct equipment and calming and humane methods to minimise undue stress and risk to alpacas or handlers; recognise and report signs of unusual behaviour, unhealthy animals or abnormal conditions.

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Employability Skills

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Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

prepare handling areas, gates and access routes for alpaca movement

monitor and anticipate alpaca behaviour in handling operations

identify, sort, move and control alpacas for handling and husbandry operations

use correct equipment, and calming and humane methods to minimise undue stress and risk to alpacas or handlers

recognise and report signs of unusual behaviour, unhealthy animals or abnormal conditions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

identify hazards and apply safe work practices

assessing and calculating alpaca numbers

carrying out typical basic alpaca husbandry tasks

controlling environmental impacts associated with alpaca handling and husbandry

feeding and providing adequate clean water to alpacas

identifying a range of plants poisonous to alpacas

providing due care in the handling of alpacas

reading and comprehending oral and written information and instructions, writing basic statements and maintaining alpaca handling records

recognising abnormal behaviour and signs of ill health in alpacas

using enterprise alpaca identification systems

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

alpaca behavioural characteristics and movement in handling areas

classes of alpacas and their basic nutritional and welfare requirements

components and functions of handling equipment

enterprise identification systems for alpacas

environmental codes of practice with regard to alpaca production

handling techniques and restraint methods

OHS, environment and animal welfare legislative and enterprise requirements

plants poisonous to alpacas

range of typical basic alpaca husbandry tasks and why they are carried out

regulatory controls relating to the transport of animals on public roads.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Alpacas may include:

all types and strains.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Alpaca handling areas, gates and access routes are identified, prepared and maintained according to enterprise requirements. 
Alpacas are located and identified for handling according to supervisor instructions. 
Behavioural characteristics of alpacas are observed and anticipated, and appropriate handling methods are selected. 
Handling equipment is selected, checked for soundness and prepared for use according to manufacturer and supervisor instructions. 
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are recognised and reported to supervisor, and action is taken to minimise risks to self and others. 
Hazards to animals are recognised and reported to supervisor, and action is taken to minimise risks to animals. 
Site quarantine and other biosecurity protocols are observed. 
Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements. 
Procedures to control and sort alpacas are followed according to OHS and animal welfare requirements. 
Alpacas are classified according to age, sex and husbandry tasks to be performed. 
Restraint procedures are carried out with minimum stress and discomfort to alpacas, and according to OHS and animal welfare requirements. 
Alpacas are transported when required according to animal welfare requirements. 
Alpaca behaviour is continually monitored and anticipated during moving and handling processes to ensure wellbeing of alpacas and safety of handlers. 
Alpaca count is conducted and recorded according to enterprise requirements. 
Environmental impacts of alpaca handling and husbandry tasks are recognised and reported to supervisor. 
All basic alpaca husbandry is carried out according to enterprise, OHS and animal welfare requirements. 
Unhealthy stock and abnormal conditions and/or behaviour are identified and reported to supervisor. 
Stock is fed and adequate clean water is provided. 
Plants poisonous to alpacas are recognised and reported to supervisor. 
Alpaca husbandry tasks are completed as instructed, and gates and access routes are prepared for alpacas' departure according to enterprise requirements 
Handling areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained and surplus materials are stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements. 
Handling area maintenance requirements and equipment faults or malfunctions are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements. 
Alpaca residues and waste are disposed of according to OHS and enterprise environmental practices. 
Relevant information about particular animals and the husbandry tasks performed is recorded and reported according to enterprise requirements. 

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