Stockmen Training

Stockmen’s Training 5 - 8 July 2011

Introduction

LiveCorp is offering a training program for stockmen with responsibilities for the care of livestock exported by sea. The program aims to produce provisionally accredited stockmen to service the live export industry in accordance with the Australian Standards for Export of Livestock.

The course covers all aspects of shipboard care and management of livestock with an
emphasis on cattle, sheep and goats. Topics include:

• Adapting to life and work on board

• Animal handling, restraint and treatment

• Important shipboard diseases and how to detect, diagnose, treat and prevent them.

• Feed, water and deck management

• Euthanasia and carcass disposal

• How to stay safe

• Crisis management

Course location

Tradewinds Hotel, 59 Canning Highway
East Fremantle, WA  6158

Course methodology

The course combines theory sessions in the class room with practical sessions at export facilities on animal handling, restraint and treatment.

Course structure and duration

This is an intensive course for up to 25 stockmen over 4 days from Tuesday 5th to Friday 8th July, 2011.

Day 1 starts at 08.50 sharp and finishes at 17.00.

Days 2 and 3 start at 08.30 and finish at 17.00.

Day 4 starts at 08.30 and finishes at 15.00.

Voluntary evening sessions will be held from 19.00 to 21.00 on Days 1-3. The trainers will be present to show slides and DVDs of on board activities and export destinations and answer any questions.

Your trainers

Allister Lugsdin – trainer and administrator
Boyd Holden – animal handler
John Lightfoot – sheep and goat veterinarian
Tristan Jubb – cattle veterinarian
Wattle Stewart - stockman

Course costs

Cost is $1000 which covers tuition, training manuals, smokos, lunches, certificates and bus trip to the export facilities. Note that accommodation and other travel and meals are not covered.

Qualification pathways

Participants who satisfy the assessment requirements of the course (based on level of participation, satisfactory completion of practical tasks and passing a written test) will be awarded a certificate of provisional stockman accreditation. Full accreditation is awarded after completion of two voyages where competency is assessed.

How to apply

Applicants must be recommended by a licensed livestock exporter.

Applications must be submitted by email to Ms Doris Solomon of LiveCorp at dstarr@livecorp.com.au by COB Wednesday 8th June 2011.

Your application must include full contact details including your full name, postal address, landline, mobile phone, email and the name and contact details of the licensed exporter nominating you.

Places will be offered on a first-in, first-served basis. Successful applicants will be notified shortly after the closing date.

Further information

For further information, please contact:

Doris Solomon, LiveCorp
Tel: (02) 9929 6755
Email: dstarr@livecorp.com.au

Download the complete program here.

Download your invitation here.