Assessment Requirements for AHCLSK407 Plan and monitor intensive production systems

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Assessment Requirements for AHCLSK407 Plan and monitor intensive production systems

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:

analyse key production data, herd/flock information and market requirements

set production targets and identify resources needed to achieve them

plan accommodation that meets animal welfare and production requirements

develop feeding plans and evaluate alternatives for feed purchasing, milling and distribution

determine work responsibilities and staffing requirements

handle waste and effluent in line with environmental requirements and legislation

monitor, review and adjust intensive production plans

implement relevant work health and safety requirements

implement relevant biosecurity, animal welfare and environmental management requirements and practices

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

functions, parameters and scope of production plans

type and use of information from enterprise production plans and enterprise production data that can be used to formulate production system planning and production unit performance targets

type and use of information on herd/flock characteristics; regulatory, industry and enterprise requirements; industry and enterprise standards and benchmarks; market specifications for product qualities, product standards and market trends; production unit’s history and data, for the formulation of the production system plan and performance targets

types, quantities, assessment and calculation, procurement and selection of manpower, material, equipment and other resources required for the production plan

types and functions of, and methods for assessing and calculating requirements of, housing, effluent management and environmental management infrastructure

efficiency and cost benefit ratios of different types of housing, effluent management and environmental effluent infrastructure and systems, taking into account animal welfare requirements and enterprise production targets

types, functions and cost benefit ratios of livestock feeds

relevant aspects and impacts of production cycles and staff job roles on production planning

relevant regulatory, industry and enterprise documentation, records and reporting requirements for implementation of production plans

methods for assessing and evaluating production plans

relevant work health and safety requirements

relevant environmental requirements and sustainability practices

relevant biosecurity requirements

relevant animal welfare practices

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 conditions for RTOs.

Links

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