Unit of competency Outline
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Develop livestock feeding plans
Develop livestock feeding plans
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK402A
AHCLSK402A
State Code
D6980
D6980
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
08/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers developing livestock feeding plans and defines the standard required to: identify the production system and intended market for the livestock; match feed supply to livestock nutritional requirements; assess the feed available to stock from pasture and their likely performance; determine an effective and sustainable grazing management strategy; identify pasture shortfalls and supplementary feeding alternatives; determine suitable feed conservation methods or fodder sources; and document the feeding plan.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine nutritional requirements for livestock
- 1.1. Nutritional value of pasture and feedstuffs is determined.
- 1.2. Livestock production status is identified and assessed according to enterprise requirements.
- 1.3. Essential requirements for livestock nutrition are determined according to assessed livestock condition.
2. Assess pasture feed
- 2.1. Grazing management strategy is determined to ensure the sustainable stocking capacity of pasture.
- 2.2. Pasture is monitored for quantity and quality to ensure continual and consistent supply of nutrients to livestock.
- 2.3. Pasture intake is monitored and assessed according to identified nutritional requirements of livestock.
3. Determine supplementary feeding program
- 3.1. Economic basis to supplementary feeding is determined according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.2. Types of supplementary feed are identified and determined for all classes of livestock.
- 3.3. Supplementary feeding program is determined to fill the pasture shortfall for predicted pasture growth.
4. Develop livestock feeding plan
- 4.1. Feeding plan is developed and reviewed to ensure it remains responsive to changing conditions.
- 4.2. Suitable feed conservation methods or fodder sources are identified and carried out in preparation for abnormal conditions.
- 4.3. A system of feeding is selected that supplies the appropriate amount of feed to the herd/flock to meet condition and growth needs, and that meets production requirements of the business.
- 4.4. A feed budget is prepared according to the selected system of feeding.
- 4.5. Data is documented for continual assessment and effective management planning.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
sheep
goats
alpacas
deer
beef cattle.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
sheep
goats
alpacas
deer
beef cattle.
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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
identify the production system and intended market for the livestock
match feed supply to livestock nutritional requirements
assess the feed available to stock from pasture and their likely performance
determine an effective and sustainable grazing management strategy
identify pasture shortfalls and supplementary feeding alternatives
determine suitable feed conservation methods or fodder sources
document the feeding plan.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
identify the production system and intended market for the livestock
match feed supply to livestock nutritional requirements
assess the feed available to stock from pasture and their likely performance
determine an effective and sustainable grazing management strategy
identify pasture shortfalls and supplementary feeding alternatives
determine suitable feed conservation methods or fodder sources
document the feeding plan.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3484 | RTE4104A | Develop livestock feeding plans | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ19 | AHCLSK402 | Develop livestock feeding plans | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |
| J274 | AHC41612 | Certificate IV in Organic Farming | Qualification |