Unit of competency Outline
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Design livestock effluent systems
Design livestock effluent systems
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK506A
AHCLSK506A
State Code
D7001
D7001
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of the design and planning of livestock effluent systems and defines the standard required to: meet the requirements of statutory, local government and environment authorities for effluent disposal; identify factors affecting the design of effluent systems; conduct a cost benefit analysis of a livestock effluent management system; design an effluent system that meets environmental standards and enterprise requirements and; evaluate the effectiveness of a range of livestock effluent management systems.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine the feasibility of an effluent management system
- 1.1. Planning parameters that affect the design of effluent management system are identified.
- 1.2. Statutory, local government and environment authority requirements for effluent disposal are identified.
- 1.3. The environmental implications of livestock effluent disposal are identified.
- 1.4. Effluent recycling options are evaluated in accordance with the whole farm plan.
- 1.5. Processing options are analysed on the basis of their merits and suitability for the environment.
- 1.6. Information is obtained from effluent management specialists on all relevant aspects of effluent management.
- 1.7. An effluent management system is selected on the basis of a cost benefit analysis.
2. Design an effluent management system
- 2.1. The volume of livestock effluent is calculated according to established guidelines.
- 2.2. The volume of water flowing into the effluent management system is calculated.
- 2.3. Storage requirements are calculated.
- 2.4. Professional assistance is obtained, appropriate to the complexity of the task and the financial risk involved.
- 2.5. Plan and layout include provision of access, availability and the incorporation of technological innovations.
- 2.6. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed, safe systems established, and OHS risk assessment records maintained.
- 2.7. The effluent management system design reflects the requirements of the business plan, production plan and the whole farm plan.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Effluent disposal systems may include:
ponding and spreading on paddocks to improve pasture growth
recycling water for yard wash-down
generation of methane gas for water heating
applying to crops and trees as a soil conditioner
composting
worm farming.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Effluent disposal systems may include:
ponding and spreading on paddocks to improve pasture growth
recycling water for yard wash-down
generation of methane gas for water heating
applying to crops and trees as a soil conditioner
composting
worm farming.
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:
meet the requirements of statutory, local government and environment authorities for effluent disposal
identify factors affecting the design of effluent systems
conduct a cost benefit analysis of a livestock effluent management system
design an effluent system that meets environmental standards and enterprise requirements
evaluate the effectiveness of a range of livestock effluent management systems.
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:
meet the requirements of statutory, local government and environment authorities for effluent disposal
identify factors affecting the design of effluent systems
conduct a cost benefit analysis of a livestock effluent management system
design an effluent system that meets environmental standards and enterprise requirements
evaluate the effectiveness of a range of livestock effluent management systems.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3464 | RTE5301A | Design livestock effluent systems | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ07 | AHCLSK506 | Design livestock effluent systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D513 | AHC50110 | Diploma of Agriculture | Qualification |