Course Description
Unlock the skills and knowledge needed to effectively implement animal health control programs with our course. This comprehensive program focuses on managing comprehensive animal health control programs, contributing to the health and welfare of animals in your care. By the end of this course, you’ll be well-equipped to design and execute animal health control programs, ensuring the well-being and health of the animals under your care.
Course Outcome
AHCLSK351 – Implement animal health control programs
(Unit Release 1 – 11 February 2025)
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement animal health control programs.
The unit applies to individuals who implement animal health control programs under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace, and animal welfare legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Orion Training (RTO Code: 30915) holds Animal Ethics Committee approval in NSW, Qld and Victoria based on our training practices that ensure the safe handling of livestock.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisites for this course however students will need to meet the following entry requirements:
- AQF level II written and spoken English;
- Numeracy skills to meet the Foundation skills required for this unit of competency;
- Completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment;
- General knowledge and practical skills gained through vocational experience in farming; and
- Access to a computer (device) and internet to complete the online training component.
Training Duration and Schedule
Students complete preliminary online learning in their own time and location prior to attendance on-site. The practical component is delivered over several days depending on the facilities and equipment available and specific learning outcomes. Please contact Orion Training for more information on the duration and schedule of the course.
Training Venue and Delivery Mode
Students complete work-related training and assessment activities in an appropriate training facility using a face a face approach with their trainer.
The courses are delivered throughout Australia. Courses may take place at professional facilities where the required facilities and equipment are in place and available.
Student candidates will be offered a place in the nearest course to their locality or in their preferred location. Confirmation of delivery location will be provided via email.
Assessment
There must be evidence that the individual has implemented an animal health control program on at least one occasion and has:
- applied relevant workplace health and safety and environment and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
- applied relevant animal welfare practices
- recognised and reported workplace health and safety hazards and used safe work practices
- identified the symptoms of parasite infestation and other diseases
- monitored animal health status and referred to the production plan for intervention strategies
- selected livestock prone to infection for culling
- diagnosed the type and severity of infection or parasite infestation
- arranged and coordinated equipment and material
- read and interpreted chemical and veterinary health labels, manufacturer specifications and safety data sheets (SDS)
- calculated animal numbers and measured treatment dosage and rates
- selected and administered treatments appropriate to treat infections and infestations, and observed withholding periods
- drenched, vaccinated or back-lined livestock
- provided due care and handled animals using good stock handling techniques
- returned animals to prepared and clean environment
- monitored animals for treatment effectiveness
- completed records and documentation.
Training Cost
Course fees are structured based on the facility where the course is delivered. Please contact Orion for more information on fees in your location. Fees will be invoiced in advance and must be paid by the agreed party prior to the commencement of the course. Please refer to Orion Student Handbook for further information about payment terms, refunds and complaints and appeals policies.
Course Materials and Equipment
To complete the preliminary online activities, Students will need access to a computer and reliable internet. On-site training incorporates a comprehensive theoretical component. Orion will provide Students with learning and assessment materials to complete the theory and the written final assessment requirements.
Orion will provide all necessary training facilities and equipment to undertake the mandatory practical training and assessment activities
Ordinarily, Students are not required to provide any materials or equipment in order to undertake training and assessment. However, where a training venue stipulates a need for Students to bring a specific item, Students will be notified prior to the scheduled start date.
Student Handbook
