Lay Spaying Accreditation Scheme

Become an Accredited Lay Spayer

Ensure compliance with industry standards and
animal welfare laws by gaining accreditation today.

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Lay Spayer Accreditation Scheme

The Lay Spaying Accreditation Scheme has been developed by the beef cattle industry, including Cattle Australia, Meat and Livestock Australia, and AgForce. This not-for-profit scheme is approved by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to support non-veterinarian spayers performing spaying of cattle using the Willis Dropped Ovary Technique (DOT).

In Queensland, the Animal Care and Protection Amendment Bill 2022 mandates that lay spayers must be accredited under this scheme to perform spaying. This scheme ensures a consistent level of competency across spayers, contributing to cattle welfare and professional standards.

Lay (non-vet) spayers require accreditation to perform spaying under the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Cattle when these standards have been adopted by State Governments

What is the Accreditation Process?

Step 1: Check your Eligibility

Step 2: Register on the website

Step 2: If you have completed the unit of competency AHCLSK338, complete the application process

Step 3: If you need the competency, enroll with an approved RTO, complete the necessary training and assessment, and pay the associated fees.

Step 4: Complete the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process to gain Full Accreditation.

Provisional Accreditation

If the Recognition of Prior Learning process is going to be delayed, you may be eligible for Provisional Accreditation while completing your assessment. Provisional Accreditation ensures you can continue spaying while finalizing your application. Full accreditation must be obtained by the specified date.

Accreditation Fee

The accreditation scheme is not for profit and aims to cover the costs of maintaining the website, database, administration functions, reporting, oversight, and responding to issues and changes to requirements.

The annual accreditation fee is $250.

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