List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for treatment of livestock | 1.1 Select equipment and materials and check for safe and sound operation and confirmed against work plan 1.2 Prepare livestock treatment site and facilities 1.3 Prepare livestock treatments 1.4 Identify hazards, assess risk and implement risk controls |
2. Treat livestock | 2.1 Muster livestock and yard, control, inspect and identify for treatment in line with enterprise requirements and animal welfare policies 2.2 Use low risk operating procedures with regard to livestock handling 2.3 Calculate dose rates and calibrate equipment 2.4 Administer treatment 2.5 Identify and minimise environmental impacts 2.6 Minimise risks of resistance to veterinary medicines and chemicals |
3. Complete treatment process | 3.1 Prepare livestock and move along planned route without damage to person, property or environment 3.2 Clean, maintain and store equipment, materials and facilities used for treatments 3.3 Dispose of livestock residues and waste appropriately |
4. Monitor effectiveness of treatment | 4.1 Monitor livestock post-treatment for signs of treatment effectiveness 4.2 Recognise abnormalities in livestock health and condition and treat appropriately 4.3 Record livestock treatment process and outcomes including withholding periods 4.4 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies where required |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
identify hazards and implement safe work practices
prepare, clean and maintain treatment site, facilities and equipment to industry standards
select and utilise equipment and materials appropriate for treating requirements and match to work tasks
muster, move and handle livestock for health treatments
administer preventative health treatments in accordance with work plan
monitor effectiveness of treatments and provide follow up if required
maintain records of treatments
assess and calculate herd/flock numbers, measure dosage and quantities
monitor livestock behaviour and recognise abnormalities
apply contingency measures for administering treatments in the event of adverse weather conditions
carry out animal husbandry procedures
provide due care and handle livestock humanely
communicate abnormalities, equipment faults and workplace hazards
read and interpret manufacturers specifications, work and maintenance plans, veterinary chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s)
apply relevant work health and safety requirements
apply relevant biosecurity requirements
apply relevant animal welfare practices
apply relevant environmental sustainability practices
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
equipment and materials for treating livestock, their components and functions
livestock health treatments, procedures and methods
livestock identification methods
mustering and moving techniques
withholding periods for residues in meat, milk or wool
technique of disposing of livestock residues and waste appropriately
hazards associated with handling livestock and veterinarian medicines and chemicals
implications and management of veterinary medicine and/or chemical resistance
personal protective clothing and equipment and when and how it should be used and maintained
procedures for cleaning and maintaining treatment equipment and materials
enterprise policies with regard to treating livestock, recording and reporting routines
relevant State/Territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice with regard to work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and the use and control of hazardous substances
Competency is to be assessed in the work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.