Unit of competency Outline

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Apply knowledge of animal nutrition principles to stockfeed product

Apply knowledge of animal nutrition principles to stockfeed product

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGRA3002
State Code
BBH23
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2018
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
27/07/2018
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify animal nutrition principles required in stockfeed and confirm these requirements with nutritionists, and other technical and professional staff and customers.This unit applies to stockfeed operators who are required to have knowledge of animal nutrition principles and the effect of stockfeed on animal performance. This knowledge would be applied in liaison with professional and technical staff on customer requirements and in liaison directly with customers.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine stockfeed requirements
  • 1.1 Identify target species, animal type and phase of animal growth supported by stockfeed product
  • 1.2 Confirm production purpose of animal raising and range of desired products in consultation with the customer
  • 1.3 Determine particle size, pellet quality and other factors affecting palatability for target animals
  • 1.4 Identify impact of stockfeed on animal performance
2. Evaluate key quality factors affecting stockfeed performance
  • 2.1 Identify feed safety requirements for target species and phase of animal production
  • 2.2 Identify type and proportion of raw materials in stockfeed and their effect on animal performance with advice from professionals
  • 2.3 Determine the purpose of additives on animal performance and stockfeed quality
  • 2.4 Determine effects of processing on stockfeed nutrition quality and animal performance with advice from professionals
  • 2.5 Recognise substitution guidelines, including the effect of substitution on stockfeed performance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4561 FDFGR3002A Demonstrate knowledge of animal nutrition principles Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODL23 FBPGRA3022 Confirm feed product meets animal nutrition requirements Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDP5 FBP30117 Certificate III in Food Processing Qualification
BDO3 FBP30617 Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales) Qualification