The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Conduct pre-mulesing evaluations
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Relevant State/Territory legislation, regulations and animal welfare standards and guidelines are identified and complied with Completed |
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Alternative strategies to manage flystrike susceptibility are discussed with sheep manager and carefully considered prior to undertaking mulesing procedures Completed |
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Key indicators for use of mulesing are confirmed Completed |
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Pre-operative evaluation of sheep is conducted Completed |
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Risks associated with mulesing procedure are identified and discussed with sheep manager Completed |
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Prepare for mulesing operations
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Weather conditions are monitored to determine optimal conditions for operation and recovery Completed |
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Time of day for operation is selected to minimise the separation time of lambs and ewes Completed |
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Adequate numbers of skilled workers are engaged Completed |
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Appropriate yards, paddocks and pastures are selected for each mob, for each day so that adequate time is allowed for mothering up Completed |
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Low stress stock mustering, movement and handling procedures are followed Completed |
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Lambs are allowed to settle and cool after yarding Completed |
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All required supplies are identified and ordered in advance Completed |
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Select, maintain and use appropriate equipment
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All equipment is well-maintained and in a clean and hygienic condition to reduce the risk of infection and cross-infection Completed |
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Cradles used for mulesing are maintained in good working order and operated to ensure minimal risk to the operator or lamb, especially when loading and unloading Completed |
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Mulesing shears are appropriately set, ground and sharpened Completed |
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Mulesing shears are disinfected after sharpening, before use, between each animal and at regular intervals during operations Completed |
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Wash-down, soaking and disinfecting containers are prepared and ready for use Completed |
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Chemical application equipment is prepared and tested to ensure operational efficiency Completed |
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All equipment is cleaned and disinfected at the end of operations and stored appropriately to minimise contamination Completed |
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Conduct mulesing procedures
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All procedures are conducted in accordance with workplace health and safety standards and animal welfare considerations Completed |
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A high standard of hygiene is maintained throughout the procedures in relation to facilities, hands, handling and equipment Completed |
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Lambs are handled calmly and appropriately restrained, preferably in cradles Completed |
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Mulesing procedure is performed in accordance with model code of practice mulesing technique Completed |
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Pain relief is provided, in accordance with industry best practice and legislative requirements, and applied to the wound immediately after the procedure according to label and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) instructions Completed |
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If required, appropriate chemical application equipment is used to apply insecticide dressing to the intact skin (not the wound), in accordance with the label and MSDS requirements, after the completion of the procedure Completed |
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Wound symmetry, size and position, and breaks in selvage (muscle fascia) is continually evaluated Completed |
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Lambs are removed from cradles so they land gently on all four feet Completed |
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Follow post-mulesing management procedures
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Following release lambs are allowed to 'mother-up' to ewes as soon as possible Completed |
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Sheep manager is advised on the post-mulesing management requirements to assist with rapid mothering-up and convalescence Completed |
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Required documentation and records are maintained and updated Completed |
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