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Monitor livestock production growing environments

Monitor livestock production growing environments

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK313
State Code
BAO25
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor livestock production growing environments.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.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. Monitor livestock health and welfare
  • 1.1 Confirm workplace information and clarify with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards assess risks implement suitable controls according to enterprise guidelines
  • 1.3 Identify and report non-productive and slow growing livestock
  • 1.4 Assess animals for overall health and welfare
2. Monitor the production environment
  • 2.1 Monitor environmental parameters according to the production plan and make adjustments as required
  • 2.2 Monitor hygiene and welfare procedures and adjust as required
  • 2.3 Monitor disposal of waste and debris
3. Monitor feed
  • 3.1 Monitor feed to ensure the correct diet is offered to livestock for optimum growing conditions
  • 3.2 Monitor feed to ensure fresh palatable feed is available to livestock
4. Perform routine maintenance checks
  • 4.1 Check all buildings, structures and production areas for wear and tear
  • 4.2 Check equipment for delivering water and feed
  • 4.3 Check equipment controlling the housing environment
5. Complete monitoring activities
  • 5.1 Report significant problems to the enterprise
  • 5.2 Record checks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6958 AHCLSK313A Monitor livestock production growing environments Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF22 AHCLSK354 Monitor livestock production growing environments Unit of competency