Assessment Requirements for AHCLSK303 Carry out feedlot operations

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AHCLSK303 Carry out feedlot operations

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:

apply relevant work health and safety requirements, identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

prepare equipment and machinery mixing feed

identify a range of grain and feed types and qualities

mix livestock feed

feed livestock

follow relevant procedures for the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of waste

apply and maintain relevant feedlot hygiene and biosecurity procedures

apply relevant animal welfare practices

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

relevant work health and safety requirements

relevant biosecurity requirements

relevant animal welfare practices

tools and equipment used for working with livestock feed, their functions and maintenance

environmental impacts of working with livestock feed and mitigation methods

measurement systems for livestock feed, and calibration and maintenance of measuring equipment

types of grains and feed ingredients (grains, meals, vitamins, minerals and premix formulations) used for feeding livestock, their functions, characteristics and quality assessment methods

methods and equipment for blending and grinding of feed

methods of storage and handling of livestock feed and impact of feed quality changes on livestock

livestock feeding programs and impact of program changes or variations on livestock

impact of biosecurity practices on livestock in a feedlot

cleaning methods, cleaning agents, their proper use and disposal, and relevant Work Health and Safety practices

common zoonoses and their impacts on human and livestock health

management and disposal of waste, debris and run-offs according to relevant biosecurity and environmental regulations, codes pf practice, industry and enterprise standards

management of and biosecurity requirements for visitors to the feedlot

Assessment Conditions

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace and/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