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Plan and monitor intensive production systems

Plan and monitor intensive production systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK427
State Code
OFF48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and monitor intensive production systems.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to plan and monitor intensive production systems. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace, and animal welfare legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source information for input to production system planning
  • 1.1 Consult livestock production plan for details of current period planning, workplace requirements and market expectations
  • 1.2 Analyse key production data to establish unit performance
  • 1.3 Access and analyse information regarding the characteristics of the livestock under production
  • 1.4 Access and analyse regulatory, industry and workplace requirements that impact on the production system
  • 1.5 Access and analyse market information regarding quality, standards and trends for input to the planning process
2. Plan for production
  • 2.1 Determine target unit performance through a comparison with industry and workplace standards
  • 2.2 Establish and confirm production targets using data and information from the livestock production unit
  • 2.3 Determine resources required to achieve production targets in terms of personnel, equipment and materials
  • 2.4 Organise and engage staff and contractors to suit the production plan and targets
  • 2.5 Identify and order resources according to workplace requirements
3. Plan for animal needs, and environment and effluent management to ensure welfare of animals and achieve production targets
  • 3.1 Assess and calculate housing, effluent management, environment management and biosecurity requirements from livestock numbers, market requirements and regulatory requirements
  • 3.2 Evaluate construction and equipment system options and select the best option
  • 3.3 Select materials chosen for construction according to animal welfare needs, cost and efficiency
  • 3.4 Determine aspects of the production environment according to animal welfare needs, efficiency of systems and market expectations
  • 3.5 Select animal based on animal production, the size of the livestock herd or flock, and the suitability of available feed products
4. Determine scheduling and key responsibilities
  • 4.1 Determine scheduling for the production plan, taking the range of seasonal, geographic and resourcing factors into consideration
  • 4.2 Determine key responsibilities for specific implementation processes according to production requirements
  • 4.3 Determine documentation and record keeping requirements and establish procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and workplace requirements
  • 4.4 Document the production plan, including scheduling and key responsibilities
  • 4.5 Ensure the production plan includes the type, format, frequency and detail of all reporting requirements by managers and operators
5. Monitor and adjust production plan strategies
  • 5.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of the production plan at key points and adjust as necessary
  • 5.2 Identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace, and implement control measures to manage risks according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 5.3 Monitor and assess environmental impacts relating to the production plan throughout the implementation process
  • 5.4 Make modifications to the production plan to ensure compliance with environment and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ24 AHCLSK407 Plan and monitor intensive production systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA4 AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification