Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain outdoor pig production environment

Maintain outdoor pig production environment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK402
State Code
BAR43
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain outdoor pig production environment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify components of production environment and work required
  • 1.1 Identify relevant legislation, codes of practice, industry standards and guidelines for outdoor pig production environments
  • 1.2 Access enterprise environment management plan and nutrient management plan where available
  • 1.3 Apply biosecurity requirements, guidelines and enterprise policies
  • 1.4 Identify components of the production environment relevant to the enterprise and confirm with management on the work required for these components
  • 1.5 Identify and assess work health and safety risks, and carry out suitable controls
  • 1.6 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
2. Check and maintain outdoor pig housing and infrastructure
  • 2.1 Check pig housing, sheds or shelters and carry out maintenance or repair as required
  • 2.2 Check outdoor facilities and infrastructure such as fencing, feeders and drinkers, and carry out maintenance or repair as required
3. Carry out manure, effluent and waste operations
  • 3.1 Carry out removal, storage, treatment or spreading of manure and effluent appropriately
  • 3.2 Remove waste and debris from production environment, and dispose of appropriately in line with enterprise environmental policies
4. Check and maintain production environmental conditions
  • 4.1 Confirm nutrient, soil and water monitoring/test results with supervisor where applicable
  • 4.2 Carry out maintenance work or mitigation measures to maintain or improve production environment
  • 4.3 Carry out control measures for chemicals, gaseous emissions and odours where required
5. Complete records
  • 5.1 Complete required documentation and records accurately and promptly as required
  • 5.2 Report and provide feedback to management as required
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