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Maintain and monitor feed stocks

Maintain and monitor feed stocks

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK323A
State Code
D6968
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of maintaining required quantities and quality of livestock feed stocks and defines the standard required to: undertake feed stocktake and update inventory; place orders and receive feed into store; clean and label feed containers and maintain storage area; dispose of spoiled feeds.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine quantities of stockfeed required
  • 1.1. Stocktake of stockfeed is undertaken and inventory updated.
  • 1.2. Livestock feed plans are checked and quantities required are compared with quantities in stock.
2. Place orders with suppliers
  • 2.1. Orders for stockfeed are placed with suppliers.
  • 2.2. Orders specify quantity, quality, delivery date, delivery site and any special instructions.
3. Receive feed into store
  • 3.1. Delivery manifest is checked and discrepancies reported to supplier and supervisor.
  • 3.2. Quality of stockfeed is checked and problems reported to supplier and supervisor.
  • 3.3. Stockfeed is transferred into appropriate storage containers.
  • 3.4. Records and labels are updated and filed according to enterprise requirements.
4. Prepare and maintain feed storage area and containers
  • 4.1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and action taken to minimise risk.
  • 4.2. Feed storage area and containers are cleaned according to enterprise cleaning schedule and procedures.
  • 4.3. Stocks of stockfeed are organised according to enterprise inventory management policy.
  • 4.4. Stockfeed is correctly labelled.
  • 4.5. Feed storage containers are cleaned before refilling.
  • 4.6. Feed storage area and containers are checked regularly for signs of pest infestation.
  • 4.7. Problems with feed storage facilities are identified, resolved or reported to supervisor for resolution.
  • 4.8. Stockfeed that does not meet quality standards are disposed of according to enterprise procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Stock feeds may include:
grains
hay
pellets
feed additives
stock supplements
specialist feed mixes.
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:
undertake feed stocktake and update inventory
place orders and receive feed into store
clean and label feed containers and maintain storage area
dispose of spoiled feeds.
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
S3535 RTE3908A Maintain and monitor feed stocks Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP46 AHCLSK323 Maintain and monitor feed stocks Unit of competency