Elements and Performance Criteria
- Carry out administration requirements
- Details of the livestock to be exported are obtained from, and clarified with, the exporter or producer.
- Effective communication links are established between all parties to the consignment and any relevant organisations or agencies.
- Specific details of the vessel/plane are investigated and verified to attain efficiencies in loading and transit operations.
- Required certification, permit and invoicing arrangements are completed according to exporter requirements and relevant legislation.
- Nutritional and veterinary requirements are estimated and required quantities are ordered according to exporter directions, established industry standards and load specifications.
- Prepare for livestock to be loaded
- Details of the livestock to be exported are obtained from, and clarified with, the exporter or producer.
- Effective communication links are established between all parties to the consignment and any relevant organisations or agencies.
- Specific details of the vessel/plane are investigated and verified to attain efficiencies in loading and transit operations.
- Required certification, permit and invoicing arrangements are completed according to exporter requirements and relevant legislation.
- Nutritional and veterinary requirements are estimated and required quantities are ordered according to exporter directions, established industry standards and load specifications.
- Load and transport accompany livestock
- Workplace health and safety policies and procedures are observed and followed in line with regulatory and exporter requirements.
- Prepared livestock are loaded and secured safely and humanely according to animal welfare, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), and exporter requirements.
- Loading densities and conditions are checked and verified in accordance with the loading plan, government regulations and exporter specifications.
- Water and feed provision to livestock is monitored and recorded, and any abnormalities or variance from feed budgets are reported to the appropriate party.
- Regular observation of all livestock is carried out to ensure timely and appropriate responses to changes in condition, feed and water intake, or incidence of disease.
- Injured or diseased livestock are humanely dealt with according to exporter policy, relevant health and environmental considerations, and in consideration of customer requirements.
- Reports are completed according to exporter and shipping company policy and in accurate observation of shipping conditions.
- Complete post-shipment procedure
- Unloading strategies including timing, health checks and documentation are established in consultation with the carriers Chief Officer or Master.
- Pen cleaning and other established pre-unloading procedures are completed prior to entering port.
- Animals are unloaded safely and humanely using appropriate equipment and facilities in line with manufacturer's specifications.
- Specific animal requirements at unloading are identified and supplies are obtained to meet consignment needs.
- End of voyage reports and required documentation are completed according to exporter requirements, shipping company policy, government legislation, and customer requirements.
- Post-transport checks are undertaken according to exporter and customer requirements, and shipping company policy.