Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release Number |
TP Version |
Comments |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement feeding plans
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to intensive animal production systems.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Livestock (LSK)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare for feeding |
1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls 1.2 Assess and record livestock welfare and condition 1.3 Identify livestock production status or stage of production 1.4 Identify environmental impacts of undertaking work, assess likely outcomes and, if necessary, take responsible action 1.5 Check and maintain feed distribution system and feeders 1.6 Follow enterprise animal welfare polices |
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2. Carry out feeding and watering |
2.1 Check automatic and computerised feeders for blockages and correct functioning 2.2 Rectify abnormalities or irregularities with feed stocks 2.3 Monitor feed consumption and wastage and make adjustments 2.4 Feed and water livestock as required 2.5 Adjust watering systems for height or position 2.6 Check water flow and make appropriate adjustments 2.7 Empty watering containers or lines and clean where necessary |
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3. Conduct hygiene and administration activities |
3.1Clean feeding equipment appropriately to maintain hygiene standards 3.2Collate gathered information and present the information 3.3Complete required records and documentation |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCLSK310A Implement feeding plans for intensive production
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
