Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for feeding
- The feeding schedule is noted and confirmed with supervisor.
- Required equipment is collected and checked for serviceability according to manufacturer instructions.
- Basic repairs and calibrations are made to sub-standard equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Data or record sheets/books are collected for use.
- Required quality and quantity of feed is collected and loaded into feed hopper or container.
- Feed, equipment and data sheets are moved to feeding site and readied for use.
- Feed stock
- Culture or holding structure due to receive feed is identified and confirmed.
- For set feed, feed is distributed according to feeding schedule, and feed trays are checked to determine next feeding level.
- For satiation feed, feed response is noted and feeding continued until response slows down.
- Stock behaviour is observed and recorded and any abnormal activity is reported to supervisor.
- Automatic or mechanised equipment is operated and maintained.
- Complete post-feeding activities
- Clean up of work area, including repairs and storage of equipment, is supervised, and condition report prepared.
- Relevant feeding data, observations or information are recorded legibly and accurately, and any out of range or unusual records are checked.
- Compliance and other required reports are prepared and conveyed to senior personnel advising of the effectiveness of feeding, and recommendations made for improvements.
- Feedback on own work performance is sought from supervisor and opportunities to improve identified.