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Unit of competency details

AHCLSK201 - Assist with feeding in a production system (Release 1)

Summary

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Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to AHCLSK201A - Assist with feeding in a production systemThis unit is equivalent to AHCLSK201A Assist with feeding in a production system 26/Jun/2016

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Current
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1 1 (this release) 27/Jun/2016

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050105 Animal Husbandry  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050105 Animal Husbandry  14/Oct/2016 
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Modification History

Release Number

TP Version

Comments

1

AHCv1.0

Initial release

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the process of preparing and providing feed and water for livestock.

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 individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.

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

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare and distribute feed

1.1 Check requirements for the daily feeding program with supervisor

1.2 Identify hazards and report to supervisor

1.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment

1.4 Select and check tools, machinery and equipment for readiness

1.5 Provide assistance for weighing and measuring feed

1.6 Load feed into trolleys from silos or other storage bins and distribute feed

1.7 Check automatic or computerised feeders, where used, for blockages and correct functioning

1.8 Report abnormalities or irregularities with feed stocks to supervisor

2. Check watering systems

2.1 Adjust watering systems for height or position where appropriate

2.2 Check water level and flow and make adjustments accordingly

2.3 Empty and clean watering containers or lines where necessary

3. Keep workplace records

3.1 Keep basic feeding records and report to supervisor

3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools, machinery and equipment

3.3 Apply enterprise biosecurity and environmental policies

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 AHCLSK201A Assist with feeding in a production system

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Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release Number

TP Version

Comments

1

AHCv1.0

Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

  • identify hazards and follow safety directions
  • identify a range of feed types and qualities
  • identify feed contaminants
  • prepare and distribute feed
  • check watering systems
  • recognise and rectify minor operational faults
  • interpret and apply task instructions, communicate with work team and supervisor and record and report faults, workplace hazards and accidents
  • complete records and documentation of feed use and volumes for the enterprise section
  • use machinery and equipment associated with providing feed
  • report on feeding to supervisors
  • follow enterprise work health and safety policies
  • follow enterprise biosecurity and environmental policies

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

  • silo operations, tractors and associated feeding machinery and equipment
  • cleaning and storage of machinery, equipment and materials
  • enterprise recording and reporting procedures
  • common grains, meals, pelleted and liquid feeds
  • evidence of spoilage and handling of spoilt feeds
  • enterprise work health and safety, biosecurity and environmental policies

Assessment Conditions

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

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