Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for handling livestock
- Livestock handling areas, gates and access routes are identified, prepared and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
- Livestock are located and identified for handling according to supervisor's instructions.
- Behavioural characteristics of livestock are observed, anticipated and appropriate handling methods selected.
- Handling equipment is selected, checked for soundness and prepared for use according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
- Hazards in the workplace are recognised and safety concerns reported.
- Handle livestock
- Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- Procedures to control, draft and sort livestock are conducted with due care according to OHS and animal welfare requirements.
- Restraint procedures are carried out safely and with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock according to OHS and animal welfare requirements.
- Livestock behaviour is continually monitored and anticipated during moving and drafting processes to ensure wellbeing of livestock and safety of handlers.
- Livestock count is conducted and recorded according to enterprise requirements.
- Environmental implications associated with livestock production are recognised and reported to the supervisor.
- Complete handling procedure
- Livestock handling operations are completed as instructed, and gates and access routes prepared for livestock departure according to enterprise requirements.
- Handling areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained and surplus materials stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
- Handling area maintenance requirements and equipment faults or malfunctions are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
- Livestock residues and waste are disposed of according to OHS and enterprise environmental practices.
- Relevant information is recorded and reported according to enterprise requirements.