Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of preparing and providing feed and water for livestock in a production unit and defines the standard required to: recognise a range of feed types and qualities; prepare and distribute feed; check watering systems; report on feeding to supervisors; keep basic feeding records. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to working under close supervision with regular checking within enterprise guidelines. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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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. Get and distribute feed |
1.1. Daily feeding program for livestock is checked with supervisor. 1.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risk assessed and suitable controls implemented. 1.3. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained. 1.4. Assistance is provided for weighing and measuring feed. 1.5. Feed is loaded into trolleys from silos or other storage bins and distributed, or where used, automatic/computerised feeders are checked for blockages and correct functioning. 1.6. Supervisors are notified of any abnormalities or irregularities with feed stocks. 1.7. Tools, machinery and equipment are maintained and stored after use. |
2. Check watering systems |
2.1. Where appropriate, watering systems are adjusted for height or position. 2.2. Water flow is checked and adjustments are made accordingly. 2.3. Watering containers or lines are emptied and cleaned where necessary. |
3. Keep workplace record |
3.1. Basic feeding records are kept and supervisor informed. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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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:
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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 |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Livestock may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Livestock |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |