Livestock Management and Control Skill Set
This skill set is designed specifically for Local Government Rangers, Animal Control Officers, Animal Management Facility Operators and may be of benefit to those in allied fields such as Animal Welfare Inspectors, or those wishing to enter these fields.
This skill set is part of the Skills Ready program. Other skill sets can be found on our Course List (opens in a new tab) page.
Overview
When Semester 2, 2024
Study Mode Online and on campus
Your shortcut to a herding success
This skill set will provide the participant with the skills and knowledge to:
- use correct identification methods for cattle, sheep, horses, goats and other livestock,
- understand the basic behaviour of livestock,
- understand welfare requirements, low stress stock handling, emergency management and transportation.
Participants will obtain:
- practical horse, cattle and sheep handling skills to gather and move large animals,
- knowledge of pound operation requirements,
- understanding of safe work practices,
- ability to assess condition of livestock,
- ability to complete required documentation,
- understand how to comply with legal requirements.
This workshop includes a valuable session from DPIRD covering NLIS, legal identification requirements and important information for those handling livestock in a regulatory capacity.
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We are currently taking expressions of interest for this course. Contact our student services team on 1800 672 700 for more information or complete the course enquiry form below.