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Provide feed for livestock

Provide feed for livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK211
State Code
BAP13
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/09/2016
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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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and provide feed for livestock. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.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. Prepare for feeding
  • 1.1 Check and record condition and health status of livestock
  • 1.2 Confirm feed and feed supplements and prepare in line with feeding plan
  • 1.3 Check and maintain water supply, quality and quantity to meet livestock requirements
  • 1.4 Identify hazards and report to the supervisor
  • 1.5 Select and use suitable personal protective clothing and equipment
2. Feed livestock
  • 2.1 Provide feed and feed supplements in line with feeding plan
  • 2.2 Monitor feeding process to ensure livestock are feeding effectively
  • 2.3 Safely handle livestock in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
  • 2.4 Follow procedures to minimise feed wastage and spillage, and dispose of and recycle feed waste appropriately
  • 2.5 Note variations to individual eating and drinking patterns and report
3. Complete the feeding process
  • 3.1 Record feeding abnormalities and report to the supervisor
  • 3.2 Maintain a clean and safe working area
  • 3.3 Maintain records
  • 3.4 Follow enterprise biosecurity policies where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6941 AHCLSK211A Provide feed for livestock Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF43 AHCLSK229 Provide feed for livestock Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BJB6 AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BJA7 AHC32822 Certificate III in Rural Operations Qualification