Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 8:15 AM AWST
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Demonstrate knowledge of animal nutrition principles
Demonstrate knowledge of animal nutrition principles
Unit of competency
National Code
FDFGR3002A
FDFGR3002A
State Code
D4561
D4561
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the animal nutrition knowledge required by stockfeed milling operators who are required to liaise with nutritionists, other technical and professional staff and customers.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify nutrition purpose of stockfeed product
- 1.1. Target species, animal type and phase of animal growth supported by stockfeed product are identified
- 1.2. Production purpose of animal raising and range of desired products are identified
- 1.3. Particle size, pellet quality and other factors affecting palatibility for target animals are identified
- 1.4. Impact of stockfeed on animal performance is identified
2. Identify key quality factors affecting stockfeed performance
- 2.1. Feed safety requirements for target species and phase of animal production are identified
- 2.2. Type and proportion of raw materials in stockfeed and their effect on animal performance are identified
- 2.3. The purpose of additives on animal performance and stockfeed quality are identified
- 2.4. Effects of processing on stockfeed nutrition quality and animal performance are identified
- 2.5. Substitution guidelines, including the effect of substitution on stockfeed performance, are understood
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Stockfeed production
Stockfeeds commercially produced by enterprises as well as customer provided formulations.
The range of stockfeed can include:
pellets
liquids
mashes
blocks
Target species
Target species may include:
land and marine animals raised commercially for meat, skin products and milk
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Stockfeed production
Stockfeeds commercially produced by enterprises as well as customer provided formulations.
The range of stockfeed can include:
pellets
liquids
mashes
blocks
Target species
Target species may include:
land and marine animals raised commercially for meat, skin products and milk
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
Evidence is required of animal nutrition and performance requirements that are affected by stockfeed related factors, such as ingredients, recipe, processing and presentation.
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
identify and interpret customer requirements from stockfeed
relate stockfeed type to animal nutrition and production requirements
liaise with nutritionist and other professional and technical staff on animal nutrition requirements of stockfeed.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The candidate is to be assessed on animal nutrition and production knowledge relevant to the stockfeed products and processes in the workplace.
Method of assessment
Evidence may include third party report, portfolio, work documentation, response to questions, and so on, that address the performance criteria and critical aspects for assessment.
Guidance information for assessment
Performance against this standard must be assessed in an industry context. For valid and reliable assessment the activity should closely replicate the work environment, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a workplace.
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
Evidence is required of animal nutrition and performance requirements that are affected by stockfeed related factors, such as ingredients, recipe, processing and presentation.
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
identify and interpret customer requirements from stockfeed
relate stockfeed type to animal nutrition and production requirements
liaise with nutritionist and other professional and technical staff on animal nutrition requirements of stockfeed.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The candidate is to be assessed on animal nutrition and production knowledge relevant to the stockfeed products and processes in the workplace.
Method of assessment
Evidence may include third party report, portfolio, work documentation, response to questions, and so on, that address the performance criteria and critical aspects for assessment.
Guidance information for assessment
Performance against this standard must be assessed in an industry context. For valid and reliable assessment the activity should closely replicate the work environment, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a workplace.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBH23 | FBPGRA3002 | Apply knowledge of animal nutrition principles to stockfeed product | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDE9 | AHC33316 | Certificate III in Feedlot Operations | Qualification |
| D499 | AHC33311 | Certificate III in Feedlot Operations | Qualification |
| D682 | FDF30111 | Certificate III in Food Processing | Qualification |
| S772 | FDF30910 | Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales) | Qualification |