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Clean out production sheds

Clean out production sheds

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK213A
State Code
D6943
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the process of cleaning out sheds used for the intensive production of livestock and defines the standard required to: raise or remove equipment from the shed to allow cleaning; remove litter, manure and dust from the shed; service filters and flush drinker lines and tanks; provide a disease free and hygienic environment for stock introduced to a shed; manage runoff according to enterprise procedures; dispose of wastes and cleaning materials in line with enterprise procedures; complete all records required including chemical usage and manifest.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to clean shed
  • 1.1. Requirements for the work to be undertaken are interpreted and confirmed with supervisor.
  • 1.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified; risks assessed and suitable controls are implemented.
  • 1.3. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
  • 1.4. The environmental implications of cleaning the shed are identified, likely outcomes assessed and, if necessary, responsible action is taken.
  • 1.5. Equipment is raised, dismantled or removed from the shed for cleaning according to supervisor's instructions.
  • 1.6. Feed and watering equipment is raised or removed from shed and cleaned to remove contamination.
  • 1.7. Electrical switchboards and other equipment are covered or sealed to prevent entry of water if appropriate.
2. Clean shed and surrounds
  • 2.1. OHS hazards relating to the cleaning process are identified; risks assessed and suitable controls are implemented.
  • 2.2. Machinery is available, serviced and prepared for operation according to established operating practice.
  • 2.3. Where used, litter is removed and disposed of according to establishment hygiene practice.
  • 2.4. According to production circumstances, manure is removed and disposed of according to environmental codes, enterprise quality assurance requirements, and OHS guidelines.
  • 2.5. According to production circumstances and environment, dust and cobwebs are removed from all surfaces.
  • 2.6. Filters are serviced and drinker lines and tanks are flushed.
  • 2.7. Where appropriate, silos are emptied and cleaned as required by hygiene and production programs.
  • 2.8. Cleaning agents are prepared and used according to manufacturer's instructions and in line with established safe working procedures.
  • 2.9. Shed is aired to ensure evacuation of cleaning agent's toxicants prior to re-entry of staff and re-installation of equipment.
  • 2.10. Chemical agents are safely handled and applied in compliance with OHS standards, and in line with property quality assurance program.
  • 2.11. Electrical equipment is dry-cleaned.
  • 2.12. Run-off from cleaning activity is managed according to the organisations effluent and waste management procedures.
  • 2.13. Checks are made to ensure that all cleaning and hygiene processes are completed to standard.
3. Complete hygiene and administration task
  • 3.1. Equipment is cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, and organisational procedures and regulations.
  • 3.2. Attachments and other ancillary equipment are cleaned and stored to minimise damage and to maximise hygiene according to manufacturers' specifications, and organisational procedures and regulations.
  • 3.3. All containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the cleaning operations are disposed of safely and appropriately.
  • 3.4. All required records and documentation are completed accurately and promptly in accordance with organisational requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Production sheds may include:
sheds and facilities used for the intensive production of pigs and poultry.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Overview of assessment

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:
raise or remove equipment from the shed to allow cleaning
remove litter, manure and dust from the shed
service filters and flush drinker lines and tanks
provide a disease free and hygienic environment for stock introduced to a shed
manage runoff according to enterprise procedures
dispose of wastes and cleaning materials in line with enterprise procedures
complete all records required including chemical usage and manifest.
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3438 RTE2214A Clean out intensive production sheds Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO18 AHCLSK213 Clean out production sheds Unit of competency