Unit of competency Outline
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Assist with feeding in a production system
Assist with feeding in a production system
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK201A
AHCLSK201A
State Code
D6931
D6931
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
30/11/2011
Nominal Hours
15
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and 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.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
pigs
poultry
shedded sheep
feedlot and dairy cattle.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
pigs
poultry
shedded sheep
feedlot and dairy cattle.
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:
recognise a range of feed types and qualities
prepare and distribute feed
check watering systems
report on feeding to supervisors
keep basic feeding records.
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.
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:
recognise a range of feed types and qualities
prepare and distribute feed
check watering systems
report on feeding to supervisors
keep basic feeding records.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3403 | RTE2134A | Assist with feeding in an intensive production system | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR94 | AHCLSK201 | Assist with feeding in a production system | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D452 | AHC20210 | Certificate II in Poultry Production Operations | Qualification |