Supervise feedlot operations

Unit of competency Outline

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22/07/2026 6:48 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AHCLSK410

State Code
BAP21

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

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

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise feedlot operations.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices. This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.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. Select feedlot livestock

1.1 Consult enterprise plans and management regarding the breeds, classes and numbers of livestock to be obtained for feedlotting
1.2 Select and purchase livestock for feedlotting
1.3 Inspect purchased livestock on delivery for satisfactory health and condition
1.4 Complete required documentation and records accurately and promptly, and store these appropriately

2. Oversee the preparation of rations for feedlot livestock

2.1 Identify nutritional needs of livestock from information available and enterprise production targets
2.2 Gather expert advice on livestock nutrition from the appropriate government, industry or enterprise sources
2.3 Select feed ingredients that meet the identified nutritional needs of livestock
2.4 Select suppliers of feed ingredients based on quality and cost benefit ratios
2.5 Determine quantities of feed ingredients required based on available information and advice
2.6 Formulate feeding schedule and allocate responsibility for feeding livestock to appropriate personnel
2.7 Assess and identify method(s) of feeding livestock based on available information and advice

3. Supervise feeding of feedlot livestock

3.1 Organise mixing of feed to suit the needs of the livestock, the identified nutritional requirements, and the equipment available within the enterprise
3.2 Supervise calibration of measuring equipment and calculation of feed ingredient quantities
3.3 Supervise the selection, maintenance and use of suitable personal protective equipment
3.4 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
3.5 Supervise the feeding of livestock according to production program

4. Monitor performance of feedlot livestock

4.1 Monitor the health and condition of livestock and their production levels; record and report any reaction or change to a change in feed types, ingredients or schedules
4.2 Provide advice to enterprise staff on the feeding of livestock when requested, or when the need arises
4.3 Supervise the storage, removal and disposal of all feed wastes and debris from the production environment
4.4 Supervise the dispatch of livestock for slaughter with required identification and documentation
4.5 Collate and analyse feedback from slaughter point and downstream customers
4.6 Maintain and store documentation and records appropriately

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D6988	AHCLSK410A	Supervise feedlot operations	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OFF73	AHCLSK429	Supervise feedlot operations	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BJA4	AHC40122	Certificate IV in Agriculture	Qualification
BDF2	AHC40116	Certificate IV in Agriculture	Qualification