Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCLSK210A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Muster and move livestock

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK210A - Muster and move livestock
Description This unit covers the process of working as part of a team to muster and move livestock and defines the standard required to: implement directions for mustering; monitor and anticipate livestock behaviour; muster and move livestock along prepared routes in a calm and controlled manner; monitor welfare of mustered stock.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to workers in livestock enterprises working independently within enterprise guidelines.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for muster
  • Mustering requirements are identified and confirmed.
  • Transport requirements are arranged and checked and confirmed for operation.
  • Additional information relevant to livestock movements is identified and accessed.
  • Potential and existing hazards to health and safety are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor.
       
Element: Carry out muster
  • Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
  • Livestock identified in the muster plan are located and aggregated in preparation for movement.
  • Muster processes are conducted according to enterprise requirements.
       
Element: Move livestock
  • Livestock movement is conducted with minimal stress to livestock and without damage to person, property or environment.
  • Livestock welfare is monitored and maintained during movement with adequate provision of rest, water and feeding points.
  • Livestock are confined and pastured at destination, counted and recorded according to enterprise requirements.
       


Evidence Required

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.

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 evidence of the following:

implement directions for mustering

monitor and anticipate livestock behaviour

muster and move livestock along prepared routes in a calm and controlled manner

monitor welfare of mustered stock.

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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

identify hazards and follow safe work procedures

handle livestock safely and humanely

prepare equipment and working dogs (when used) for handling livestock

monitor livestock behaviour and recognise abnormalities

monitor and minimise impacts to the environment

communicate effectively with the muster team

read and interpret muster plans and maps

calculate livestock numbers and assess and calculate feed and water requirements

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

mustering and movement methods and techniques

livestock basic health and nutritional requirements

livestock herding/flocking behaviour

environmental codes of practice with regard to livestock production

working dogs uses and techniques (where appropriate)

legislative requirements for stock movement along public roads

relevant OHS and animal welfare legislative requirements

environmental impacts and procedures for mustering and moving livestock.

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

Livestock may include:

beef cattle

sheep

horses

goats.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Mustering requirements are identified and confirmed. 
Transport requirements are arranged and checked and confirmed for operation. 
Additional information relevant to livestock movements is identified and accessed. 
Potential and existing hazards to health and safety are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor. 
Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements. 
Livestock identified in the muster plan are located and aggregated in preparation for movement. 
Muster processes are conducted according to enterprise requirements. 
Livestock movement is conducted with minimal stress to livestock and without damage to person, property or environment. 
Livestock welfare is monitored and maintained during movement with adequate provision of rest, water and feeding points. 
Livestock are confined and pastured at destination, counted and recorded according to enterprise requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSK210A - Muster and move livestock
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCLSK210A - Muster and move livestock

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