Unit of competency Outline
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Develop and implement a breeding strategy
Develop and implement a breeding strategy
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK503A
AHCLSK503A
State Code
D6998
D6998
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/06/2014
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
25/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the work required to: develop and implement a livestock breeding program and defines the standard required to develop a breeding objective; implement selection strategies for livestock; use industry programs to benchmark and identify sources of genetic material; monitor progress in a breeding program.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess breeding requirements
- 1.1. Breeding requirements are assessed and clarified according to enterprise objectives.
- 1.2. Resources to support breeding requirements are identified and arranged.
- 1.3. Breeding options are selected to optimise results and consistency according to enterprise objectives.
- 1.4. Economic assessments are undertaken to establish the feasibility of the breeding objectives.
- 1.5. Breeding program is formulated to meet enterprise objectives, and is sufficiently flexible to accommodate contingencies.
2. Select livestock for breeding
- 2.1. Selection criteria are determined for the visual and objective methods of selecting livestock based on heritabilities and economic returns of selection for traits.
- 2.2. Culling and replacement practices are established to maintain the appropriate size and ratios of livestock.
- 2.3. Rate of genetic gain is considered in determining herd or flock structure.
- 2.4. Genetic material is sourced to optimise genetic gain within the herd or flock.
- 2.5. Selected livestock are checked and monitored to ensure condition and welfare status meets breeding program requirements.
- 2.6. Tests are conducted using recognised industry methods, and evaluated within appropriate breeding program parameters.
3. Monitor breeding program
- 3.1. Implementation of the breeding program is monitored for efficiency and effectiveness.
- 3.2. Changes necessary to achieve breeding aims are prioritised and implemented according to breeding program requirements.
- 3.3. Allocated resources are monitored and controlled within enterprise budgetary constraints.
- 3.4. Safe workplace and environmentally responsible practices are maintained according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
- 3.5. Relevant legislative requirements associated with livestock production are observed and complied with.
4. Evaluate breeding program
- 4.1. Breeding program processes and outcomes are reviewed and evaluated against enterprise objectives.
- 4.2. Performance of facilities, resources and equipment are evaluated for effectiveness and efficiency.
- 4.3. Effectiveness of selection criteria is evaluated for contribution to achievement of breeding aims and enterprise profitability.
- 4.4. Relevant information is documented for continual assessment to inform future practice.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
sheep
beef cattle
dairy cattle
goats
alpacas
pigs.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
sheep
beef cattle
dairy cattle
goats
alpacas
pigs.
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:
develop a breeding objective
implement selection strategies for livestock
use industry programs to benchmark and identify sources of genetic material
monitor progress in a breeding program.
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:
develop a breeding objective
implement selection strategies for livestock
use industry programs to benchmark and identify sources of genetic material
monitor progress in a breeding program.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3477 | RTE5101A | Develop and implement a breeding strategy | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR08 | AHCLSK503 | Develop and implement a breeding strategy | Unit of competency |
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