Unit of competency Outline
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Supervise feedlot operations
Supervise feedlot operations
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK410A
AHCLSK410A
State Code
D6988
D6988
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers supervising feedlot operations and defines the standard required to: discuss feed and feeding regime with nutritionist and managers; select, purchase and induct livestock for feedlotting; administer preventative health treatments and monitor health and welfare; assess livestock performance on weight gains and meeting carcass criteria; diagnose feeding problems and remove animals for treatment; review procedures in response to feedback from slaughter point and customers; complete the required records of feed use and livestock performance.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select feedlot livestock
- 1.1. Organisational plans and management are consulted regarding the breeds, classes and numbers of livestock to be obtained for feedlotting.
- 1.2. Livestock for feedlotting are selected and purchased according to management requirements and organisational practice.
- 1.3. Purchased livestock are inspected on delivery to the organisation for health, form, and quality.
- 1.4. All records required by the organisation and regulations to be kept are prepared and maintained accurately, and stored appropriately.
2. Oversee the preparation of rations for feedlot livestock
- 2.1. Nutritional need of livestock is identified from information available and class of livestock.
- 2.2. Expert nutritional advice is sourced from the appropriate government, industry or organisational sources.
- 2.3. Ingredients are selected that provide for the identified nutritional need of livestock.
- 2.4. Suppliers of ingredients are selected on the basis of quality and cost of feed.
- 2.5. Quantities of individual ingredients are determined from the production program in conjunction with advice from other available information and expert/supplier advice.
- 2.6. Feeding is scheduled and responsibility for feeding allocated in line with the production program and other operations occurring within the shed.
- 2.7. Method(s) of providing feed to livestock is identified from production plan and confirmed with supplier of ingredients and other expert advice.
3. Supervise feeding of feedlot livestock
- 3.1. Mixing of feed is organised to suit the needs of the livestock, the identified nutritional requirements, and the equipment available within the organisation.
- 3.2. Calibration of measuring equipment and calculation of quantities is supervised at regular intervals.
- 3.3. Checks are made to ensure that suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
- 3.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, assessed, and responsible action is taken throughout the preparation and feeding operations.
- 3.5. Rations are supplied to the livestock according to the production program and schedules devised.
4. Monitor performance of feedlot livestock
- 4.1. The health and wellbeing of the livestock is monitored and any reaction to a change in feed or schedules is noted and reported upon.
- 4.2. Any change in production levels as a direct result of changes to feed types, ingredients or schedules is monitored and reported upon.
- 4.3. Advice is given to operational staff during the feeding operation when requested, or when the need is observed.
- 4.4. All waste materials and substances are removed from the site and stored, or disposed of according to legislative and enterprise requirements.
- 4.5. Animals are dispatched for slaughter with required identification and documentation.
- 4.6. Feedback is gathered and analysed from slaughter point and downstream customers.
- 4.7. Documentation is collated and stored according to the requirements of the organisation.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Supervisory activities may include:
those associated with all types and sizes of cattle, sheep and goat feedlots.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Supervisory activities may include:
those associated with all types and sizes of cattle, sheep and goat feedlots.
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:
discuss feed and feeding regime with nutritionist and managers
select, purchase and induct livestock for feedlotting
administer preventative health treatments and monitor health and welfare
assess livestock performance on weight gains and meeting carcass criteria
diagnose feeding problems and remove animals for treatment
review procedures in response to feedback from slaughter point and customers
complete the required records of feed use and livestock performance.
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:
discuss feed and feeding regime with nutritionist and managers
select, purchase and induct livestock for feedlotting
administer preventative health treatments and monitor health and welfare
assess livestock performance on weight gains and meeting carcass criteria
diagnose feeding problems and remove animals for treatment
review procedures in response to feedback from slaughter point and customers
complete the required records of feed use and livestock performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3668 | RTE4102A | Supervise feedlot operations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP21 | AHCLSK410 | Supervise feedlot operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D514 | AHC50210 | Diploma of Pork Production | Qualification |