List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify components of production environment and work required | 1.1 Identify relevant legislation, codes of practice, industry standards and guidelines for outdoor pig production environments 1.2 Access enterprise environment management plan and nutrient management plan where available 1.3 Apply biosecurity requirements, guidelines and enterprise policies 1.4 Identify components of the production environment relevant to the enterprise and confirm with management on the work required for these components 1.5 Identify and assess work health and safety risks, and carry out suitable controls 1.6 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment |
2. Check and maintain outdoor pig housing and infrastructure | 2.1 Check pig housing, sheds or shelters and carry out maintenance or repair as required 2.2 Check outdoor facilities and infrastructure such as fencing, feeders and drinkers, and carry out maintenance or repair as required |
3. Carry out manure, effluent and waste operations | 3.1 Carry out removal, storage, treatment or spreading of manure and effluent appropriately 3.2 Remove waste and debris from production environment, and dispose of appropriately in line with enterprise environmental policies |
4. Check and maintain production environmental conditions | 4.1 Confirm nutrient, soil and water monitoring/test results with supervisor where applicable 4.2 Carry out maintenance work or mitigation measures to maintain or improve production environment 4.3 Carry out control measures for chemicals, gaseous emissions and odours where required |
5. Complete records | 5.1 Complete required documentation and records accurately and promptly as required 5.2 Report and provide feedback to management as required |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
identify components of production environment and work required
check and maintain outdoor pig housing and infrastructure
carry out manure, effluent and waste operations
check and maintain production environmental conditions
complete records
implement work health and safety policies
implement biosecurity policies
implement environmental policies
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
relevant legislation, codes of practice, industry standards and guidelines for outdoor pig production environments
characteristics, features and use of environment management plans and nutrient management plans
regulatory requirements, codes of practice, guidelines, industry standards and enterprise policies for biosecurity
components of outdoor pig production environment and their effects, impacts, maintenance programs, mitigation measures and protection measures
relevant regulatory, industry and enterprise work health and safety requirements, codes of practice and standards
types, functions, characteristics, cleaning and maintenance of relevant outdoor pig housing and production installations and equipment, such as fencing, feeders and drinkers
requirements, methods and procedures for manure and litter removal and treatment
types, characteristics, functions, operation and maintenance of effluent storage and treatment systems
requirements, methods and procedures for waste removal and disposal
significance, effects and control measures for chemicals, gaseous emissions and odours that impact on the production environment and surrounding community
relevant documentation, records and reports that are required
relevant environmental practices
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace OR workplace and simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.