Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of implementing feeding plans in an intensive animal production enterprise and defines the standard required to: measure and calculate volumes and consumption requirements; relate livestock performance data to ration and consistency; interpret and apply task instructions and communicate with work team and supervisor; complete records and documentation of feed use, feed stored and animal health and treatments; take and prepare feed samples for dispatch to the laboratory. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit is likely to be under limited supervision from others with checking only related to overall progress. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
||
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for feeding |
1.1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risk assessed and suitable controls implemented. 1.2. Livestock condition is assessed and recorded according to industry standards and enterprise requirements. 1.3. Livestock production status or stage of production is identified according to enterprise requirements. 1.4. Environmental implications of undertaking work are identified, likely outcomes assessed and, if necessary, responsible action taken. 1.5. Feed distribution system and feeders are checked and maintained. |
2. Carry out feeding and watering |
2.1. Automatic/computerised feeders are checked for blockages and correct functioning. 2.2. Any abnormalities or irregularities with feed stocks are rectified. 2.3. Feed consumption and wastage is monitored and adjustments made. 2.4. Watering systems are adjusted for height or position. 2.5. Water flow is checked and adjustments are made accordingly. 2.6. Watering containers or lines are emptied and cleaned where necessary. |
3. Conduct hygiene and administration activities |
3.1. Feeding equipment is cleaned according to manufacturer's specifications and organisational procedures to maintain hygiene standards. 3.2. Information gathering, collation and presentation is undertaken promptly, efficiently and accurately. 3.3. All required records and documentation are completed accurately and promptly according to organisational requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
|
Required knowledge |
|
Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
|
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
|
Overview of assessment |
|
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
|
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
|
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
|
Feeding may include: |
|
Information relating to feeding plans may include |
|
Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Livestock |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
||
Competency field
Competency field |