Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCLSK303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out feedlot operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK303 - Carry out feedlot operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out feedlot operationsAll work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes or practice and sustainability practices.This unit applies to corporate, small scale or opportunity lot feeding of cattle, sheep and goats.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace and/or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to work with livestock feed
  • Check work to be undertaken from work program and confirm with supervisor where necessary.
  • Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and apply suitable control measures
  • Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
  • Select, check and maintain tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken
  • Identify environmental impacts of undertaking work, assess likely outcomes and, if necessary, take responsible action
  • Calibrate scales and containers to be used for measurements
  • Identify ingredients from instructions and obtain from storage locations
  • Measure ingredients in the specified ratios and quantities
  • Blend ingredients adequately and hygienically in the manner specified using appropriate equipment
  • Carry out grinding, where required, in the manner specified and using appropriate equipment
       
Element: Feed livestock
  • Store feed appropriately
  • Check the physical quality, quantity and type of feed on their arrival to the shed
  • Feed livestock at scheduled time, rate and frequency
  • Maintain quality and hygiene of feed throughout the feeding process
       
Element: Apply and maintain feedlot hygiene and biosecurity procedures
  • Examine livestock entering feedlot, check their documentation and quarantine them for specified period
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by selecting and using appropriate cleaning methods
  • Maintain thorough personal hygiene practices in all activities associated with handling livestock, including reducing risks from diseases transmissible to humans (zoonotic diseases)
  • Dismantle and clean equipment and fittings and replace correctly
  • Place and dispose of waste and debris in allocated areas, and ensure run-off is managed according to the Feedlot Code of Practice, environmental legislation and public health standards
  • Check and sign in visitors to feedlot according to enterprise and industry procedures
       


Evidence Required

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. Prepare to work with livestock feed

1.1 Check work to be undertaken from work program and confirm with supervisor where necessary.

1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and apply suitable control measures

1.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment

1.4 Select, check and maintain tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken

1.5 Identify environmental impacts of undertaking work, assess likely outcomes and, if necessary, take responsible action

2. Mix feed

2.1 Calibrate scales and containers to be used for measurements

2.2 Identify ingredients from instructions and obtain from storage locations

2.3 Measure ingredients in the specified ratios and quantities

2.4 Blend ingredients adequately and hygienically in the manner specified using appropriate equipment

2.5 Carry out grinding, where required, in the manner specified and using appropriate equipment

3. Feed livestock

3.1 Store feed appropriately

3.2 Check the physical quality, quantity and type of feed on their arrival to the shed

3.3 Feed livestock at scheduled time, rate and frequency

3.4 Maintain quality and hygiene of feed throughout the feeding process

4. Apply and maintain feedlot hygiene and biosecurity procedures

4.1 Examine livestock entering feedlot, check their documentation and quarantine them for specified period

4.2 Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by selecting and using appropriate cleaning methods

4.3 Maintain thorough personal hygiene practices in all activities associated with handling livestock, including reducing risks from diseases transmissible to humans (zoonotic diseases)

4.4 Dismantle and clean equipment and fittings and replace correctly

4.5 Place and dispose of waste and debris in allocated areas, and ensure run-off is managed according to the Feedlot Code of Practice, environmental legislation and public health standards

4.6 Check and sign in visitors to feedlot according to enterprise and industry procedures

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:

apply relevant work health and safety requirements, identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

prepare equipment and machinery mixing feed

identify a range of grain and feed types and qualities

mix livestock feed

feed livestock

follow relevant procedures for the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of waste

apply and maintain relevant feedlot hygiene and biosecurity procedures

apply relevant animal welfare practices

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

relevant work health and safety requirements

relevant biosecurity requirements

relevant animal welfare practices

tools and equipment used for working with livestock feed, their functions and maintenance

environmental impacts of working with livestock feed and mitigation methods

measurement systems for livestock feed, and calibration and maintenance of measuring equipment

types of grains and feed ingredients (grains, meals, vitamins, minerals and premix formulations) used for feeding livestock, their functions, characteristics and quality assessment methods

methods and equipment for blending and grinding of feed

methods of storage and handling of livestock feed and impact of feed quality changes on livestock

livestock feeding programs and impact of program changes or variations on livestock

impact of biosecurity practices on livestock in a feedlot

cleaning methods, cleaning agents, their proper use and disposal, and relevant Work Health and Safety practices

common zoonoses and their impacts on human and livestock health

management and disposal of waste, debris and run-offs according to relevant biosecurity and environmental regulations, codes pf practice, industry and enterprise standards

management of and biosecurity requirements for visitors to the feedlot

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to work with livestock feed

1.1 Check work to be undertaken from work program and confirm with supervisor where necessary.

1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and apply suitable control measures

1.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment

1.4 Select, check and maintain tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken

1.5 Identify environmental impacts of undertaking work, assess likely outcomes and, if necessary, take responsible action

2. Mix feed

2.1 Calibrate scales and containers to be used for measurements

2.2 Identify ingredients from instructions and obtain from storage locations

2.3 Measure ingredients in the specified ratios and quantities

2.4 Blend ingredients adequately and hygienically in the manner specified using appropriate equipment

2.5 Carry out grinding, where required, in the manner specified and using appropriate equipment

3. Feed livestock

3.1 Store feed appropriately

3.2 Check the physical quality, quantity and type of feed on their arrival to the shed

3.3 Feed livestock at scheduled time, rate and frequency

3.4 Maintain quality and hygiene of feed throughout the feeding process

4. Apply and maintain feedlot hygiene and biosecurity procedures

4.1 Examine livestock entering feedlot, check their documentation and quarantine them for specified period

4.2 Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by selecting and using appropriate cleaning methods

4.3 Maintain thorough personal hygiene practices in all activities associated with handling livestock, including reducing risks from diseases transmissible to humans (zoonotic diseases)

4.4 Dismantle and clean equipment and fittings and replace correctly

4.5 Place and dispose of waste and debris in allocated areas, and ensure run-off is managed according to the Feedlot Code of Practice, environmental legislation and public health standards

4.6 Check and sign in visitors to feedlot according to enterprise and industry procedures

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Check work to be undertaken from work program and confirm with supervisor where necessary. 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and apply suitable control measures 
Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment 
Select, check and maintain tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken 
Identify environmental impacts of undertaking work, assess likely outcomes and, if necessary, take responsible action 
Calibrate scales and containers to be used for measurements 
Identify ingredients from instructions and obtain from storage locations 
Measure ingredients in the specified ratios and quantities 
Blend ingredients adequately and hygienically in the manner specified using appropriate equipment 
Carry out grinding, where required, in the manner specified and using appropriate equipment 
Store feed appropriately 
Check the physical quality, quantity and type of feed on their arrival to the shed 
Feed livestock at scheduled time, rate and frequency 
Maintain quality and hygiene of feed throughout the feeding process 
Examine livestock entering feedlot, check their documentation and quarantine them for specified period 
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by selecting and using appropriate cleaning methods 
Maintain thorough personal hygiene practices in all activities associated with handling livestock, including reducing risks from diseases transmissible to humans (zoonotic diseases) 
Dismantle and clean equipment and fittings and replace correctly 
Place and dispose of waste and debris in allocated areas, and ensure run-off is managed according to the Feedlot Code of Practice, environmental legislation and public health standards 
Check and sign in visitors to feedlot according to enterprise and industry procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSK303 - Carry out feedlot operations
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