Description
As part of the Livestock team, you will be required to handle cattle on a daily basis. Whether it is on horseback or on foot, it is essential to understand good stockmanship. By completing this course, you will learn how to understand cattle behaviour and natural instincts, identify indicators of stress, learn and apply effective handling techniques to move cattle and reduce exposure to health and safety risks.
This module has been mapped to the Australian Curriculum grades 7-9 and State Curriculums for grades 10-12. Details can be found here: Curriculum mapping - Good Stockmanship
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will know how to:
- Read and respond to cattle behaviour
- Identify indicators of cattle stress
- Recognise visual limitations, predator-prey relationships, and natural instincts of cattle
- Improve cattle handling behaviours
- Develop a working relationship with cattle
- Communicate effectively with cattle
- Apply pressure and release techniques
- Apply best practice principles
- Follow steps to reduce exposure to health and safety risks
- Apply effective handling techniques to move cattle
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Feedlot TECH Certificate of Completion 2025
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