Subjects
Total number of units = 17
Core Units = 6
Elective Units = 11
Core Units
Biosecurity
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs |
Chemicals
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Prepare and apply chemicals | |
Transport and store chemicals |
Work
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Comply with industry quality assurance requirements |
Work health and safety
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
In order to achieve Feedlot Maintenance specialisation, 8 units must be selected from Group A
In order to achieve Feeding and Milling specialisation, 8 units must be selected from Group B
In order to achieve Pen Riding specialisation, 8 units must be selected from Group C
3 units aligned to AQF levels 2, 3, or 4 may be selected from Groups A, B, C, or D, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the feedlot industry and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit.
Group A
Infrastructure
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures | |
Implement property improvement, construction and repair |
Livestock
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Clean and maintain livestock pens | |
Remove and facilitate reuse of effluent and manure from an intensive production system |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Conduct front-end loader operations | |
Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair | |
Operate specialised machinery and equipment |
Pest management
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Control weeds |
Production Horticulture
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Prepare raw materials and compost the feedstocks |
Resources and Infrastructure
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Enter and work in confined spaces | |
Work safely at heights |
Work
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
Group B
Broadacre Cropping
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Prepare grain storages | |
Prepare to receive grains and seeds |
Livestock
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Implement feeding plans for intensive production | |
Mix and mill standard stockfeed | |
Monitor pen condition and ration suitability | |
Demonstrate knowledge of animal nutrition principles |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Operate vehicles | |
Conduct front-end loader operations | |
Operate side by side utility vehicles | |
Perform machinery maintenance | |
Operate specialised machinery and equipment | |
Operate a grinding process |
Pest management
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Control weeds |
Resources and Infrastructure
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Enter and work in confined spaces | |
Work safely at heights |
Work
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Handle bulk materials in storage area |
Group C
Livestock
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Administer medication to livestock | |
Carry out postmortem examination of livestock | |
Euthanase livestock | |
Identify and draft livestock | |
Implement animal health control programs | |
Implement feeding plans for intensive production | |
Comply with industry animal welfare requirements | |
Monitor animals in intensive production systems | |
Monitor pen condition and ration suitability |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Operate vehicles | |
Operate side by side utility vehicles |
Group D
Infrastructure
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Plan and construct an electric fence | |
Plan and construct conventional fencing |
Machinery Operation and Maintenance
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Operate quad bikes |
Transport and Logistics
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Licence to operate a forklift truck |