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Supervise feedlot operations

Supervise feedlot operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK429
State Code
OFF73
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise feedlot operations.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to supervising feedlot operations. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable 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.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select feedlot livestock
  • 1.1 Consult workplace plans and management regarding the breeds, classes and numbers of livestock to be obtained for feedlot
  • 1.2 Select and purchase livestock for feedlot
  • 1.3 Inspect health and condition of livestock on delivery
  • 1.4 Complete and store documentation and records according to workplace procedures
2. Oversee the preparation of rations for feedlot livestock
  • 2.1 Identify nutritional needs of livestock according to information available and workplace production targets
  • 2.2 Gather expert advice on livestock nutrition from government, industry or workplace 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 methods 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 equipment available within the workplace
  • 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 hazards and assess risks in the workplace, and implement control measures to manage risks according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 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
  • 4.2 Record and report any reaction or change in livestock from a change in feed types, ingredients or schedules
  • 4.3 Provide advice to staff on the feeding of livestock
  • 4.4 Supervise the storage, removal and disposal of all feed wastes and debris from the production environment
  • 4.5 Supervise the identification, documentation and dispatch of livestock for slaughter
  • 4.6 Collate and analyse feedback from slaughter point and downstream customers
  • 4.7 Maintain and store documentation and records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP21 AHCLSK410 Supervise feedlot operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA4 AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification