Unit of competency Outline
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Design livestock effluent systems
Design livestock effluent systems
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK514
AHCLSK514
State Code
OFF64
OFF64
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design and plan livestock effluent systems.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to design livestock effluent systems, take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex 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.This unit applies to livestock production managers or specialists who design effluent and disposal systems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine the feasibility of an effluent management system
- 1.1 Determine planning parameters that affect the design of effluent management systems
- 1.2 Identify and assess statutory, local government and environment authority requirements for effluent disposal
- 1.3 Assess the environmental impacts of livestock effluent disposal
- 1.4 Evaluate effluent recycling options according to workplace plan
- 1.5 Analyse effluent processing options on the basis of their merits and suitability for the environment
- 1.6 Obtain effluent management information from effluent management specialists
- 1.7 Assess and determine an effluent management system based on a cost-benefit analysis
2. Design an effluent management system
- 2.1 Calculate the volume of livestock effluent using information collected from workplace plans, industry and workplace production data and other sources
- 2.2 Calculate the volume of water flowing into the effluent management system
- 2.3 Calculate storage requirements
- 2.4 Obtain professional advice appropriate to the complexity of the task and the financial risk involved
- 2.5 Ensure plan and layout include provision of access and availability and the incorporation of technological innovations
- 2.6 Identify hazards and risks associated with work activities, and implement control measures according to workplace health and safety procedures
- 2.7 Produce detailed livestock effluent management system design according to workplace business plan, production plan and management plan requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ07 | AHCLSK506 | Design livestock effluent systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJA1 | AHC50122 | Diploma of Agriculture | Qualification |