Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release Number |
TP Version |
Comments |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out feedlot operations
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes or practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to corporate, small scale or opportunity lot feeding of cattle, sheep and goats.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
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
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare to work with livestock feed |
1.1 Check work to be undertaken from work program and confirm with supervisor where necessary. 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and apply suitable control measures 1.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment 1.4 Select, check and maintain tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken 1.5 Identify environmental impacts of undertaking work, assess likely outcomes and, if necessary, take responsible action |
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2. Mix feed |
2.1 Calibrate scales and containers to be used for measurements 2.2 Identify ingredients from instructions and obtain from storage locations 2.3 Measure ingredients in the specified ratios and quantities 2.4 Blend ingredients adequately and hygienically in the manner specified using appropriate equipment 2.5 Carry out grinding, where required, in the manner specified and using appropriate equipment |
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3. Feed livestock |
3.1 Store feed appropriately 3.2 Check the physical quality, quantity and type of feed on their arrival to the shed 3.3 Feed livestock at scheduled time, rate and frequency 3.4 Maintain quality and hygiene of feed throughout the feeding process |
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4. Apply and maintain feedlot hygiene and biosecurity procedures |
4.1 Examine livestock entering feedlot, check their documentation and quarantine them for specified period 4.2 Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by selecting and using appropriate cleaning methods 4.3 Maintain thorough personal hygiene practices in all activities associated with handling livestock, including reducing risks from diseases transmissible to humans (zoonotic diseases) 4.4 Dismantle and clean equipment and fittings and replace correctly 4.5 Place and dispose of waste and debris in allocated areas, and ensure run-off is managed according to the Feedlot Code of Practice, environmental legislation and public health standards 4.6 Check and sign in visitors to feedlot according to enterprise and industry procedures |
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 AHCLSK303A Carry out feedlot operations.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
