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

AHCLSK505 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop production plans for livestock

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK505 - Develop production plans for livestock
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop production plans for livestock. This unit applies to managers of intensive or extensive livestock production systems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.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 work place or simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current conditions 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: Determine feasibility of livestock enterprise
  • Assess farm environment parameters for their suitability for a range of livestock species
  • Assess potential livestock enterprises for their market potential and gross margin returns
  • Identify resource requirements
  • Identify production risks and strategies to address them
  • Select livestock species and breeds/ genetics to suit the production system and the market
       
Element: Identify and define determinants of livestock profitability
  • Define production objectives
  • Establish strategies for herd/flock sourcing and improvement and determine breeding program as appropriate
  • Determine feed requirements for each age/sex/category of herds/flocks
  • Determine feeding strategy including grazing management, where appropriate, and develop feeding programs for each livestock category
  • Develop health management program to manage/prevent disease in each herd/flock
  • Establish environmental controls as required
       
Element: Establish livestock production targets and prepare production plan
  • Define performance indicators for the livestock enterprise
  • Develop product quality specifications and set production targets
  • Establish livestock cash flow budget
  • Prepare production plan incorporating a calendar of operations for the enterprise production cycle
       
Element: Review production plans to determine input and service requirement
  • Plan logistical arrangements related to harvesting, transportation and marketing and other key operations for the production cycle
  • Establish schedules for the purchase of inputs and services used in production
  • Establish appropriate physical and financial record keeping system to provide data for the analysis of livestock production performance
  • Review production plan
       


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. Determine feasibility of livestock enterprise

1.1 Assess farm environment parameters for their suitability for a range of livestock species

1.2 Assess potential livestock enterprises for their market potential and gross margin returns

1.3 Identify resource requirements

1.4 Identify production risks and strategies to address them

1.5 Select livestock species and breeds/ genetics to suit the production system and the market

2. Identify and define determinants of livestock profitability

2.1 Define production objectives

2.2 Establish strategies for herd/flock sourcing and improvement and determine breeding program as appropriate

2.3 Determine feed requirements for each age/sex/category of herds/flocks

2.4 Determine feeding strategy including grazing management, where appropriate, and develop feeding programs for each livestock category

2.5 Develop health management program to manage/prevent disease in each herd/flock

2.6 Establish environmental controls as required

3. Establish livestock production targets and prepare production plan

3.1 Define performance indicators for the livestock enterprise

3.2 Develop product quality specifications and set production targets

3.3 Establish livestock cash flow budget

3.4 Prepare production plan incorporating a calendar of operations for the enterprise production cycle

4. Review production plans to determine input and service requirement

4.1 Plan logistical arrangements related to harvesting, transportation and marketing and other key operations for the production cycle

4.2 Establish schedules for the purchase of inputs and services used in production

4.3 Establish appropriate physical and financial record keeping system to provide data for the analysis of livestock production performance

4.4 Review production plan

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:

determine feasibility of livestock enterprise

identify and define determinants of livestock profitability

establish livestock production targets

prepare production plans

review production plans to determine input and service requirements

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

livestock husbandry, production and management practices

livestock selection, health and grazing strategies

financial analysis techniques

livestock marketing

sustainable land use principles and practices applicable in the region

environmental controls and codes of practice applicable to the enterprise

whole farm planning processes

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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. Determine feasibility of livestock enterprise

1.1 Assess farm environment parameters for their suitability for a range of livestock species

1.2 Assess potential livestock enterprises for their market potential and gross margin returns

1.3 Identify resource requirements

1.4 Identify production risks and strategies to address them

1.5 Select livestock species and breeds/ genetics to suit the production system and the market

2. Identify and define determinants of livestock profitability

2.1 Define production objectives

2.2 Establish strategies for herd/flock sourcing and improvement and determine breeding program as appropriate

2.3 Determine feed requirements for each age/sex/category of herds/flocks

2.4 Determine feeding strategy including grazing management, where appropriate, and develop feeding programs for each livestock category

2.5 Develop health management program to manage/prevent disease in each herd/flock

2.6 Establish environmental controls as required

3. Establish livestock production targets and prepare production plan

3.1 Define performance indicators for the livestock enterprise

3.2 Develop product quality specifications and set production targets

3.3 Establish livestock cash flow budget

3.4 Prepare production plan incorporating a calendar of operations for the enterprise production cycle

4. Review production plans to determine input and service requirement

4.1 Plan logistical arrangements related to harvesting, transportation and marketing and other key operations for the production cycle

4.2 Establish schedules for the purchase of inputs and services used in production

4.3 Establish appropriate physical and financial record keeping system to provide data for the analysis of livestock production performance

4.4 Review production plan

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
Assess farm environment parameters for their suitability for a range of livestock species 
Assess potential livestock enterprises for their market potential and gross margin returns 
Identify resource requirements 
Identify production risks and strategies to address them 
Select livestock species and breeds/ genetics to suit the production system and the market 
Define production objectives 
Establish strategies for herd/flock sourcing and improvement and determine breeding program as appropriate 
Determine feed requirements for each age/sex/category of herds/flocks 
Determine feeding strategy including grazing management, where appropriate, and develop feeding programs for each livestock category 
Develop health management program to manage/prevent disease in each herd/flock 
Establish environmental controls as required 
Define performance indicators for the livestock enterprise 
Develop product quality specifications and set production targets 
Establish livestock cash flow budget 
Prepare production plan incorporating a calendar of operations for the enterprise production cycle 
Plan logistical arrangements related to harvesting, transportation and marketing and other key operations for the production cycle 
Establish schedules for the purchase of inputs and services used in production 
Establish appropriate physical and financial record keeping system to provide data for the analysis of livestock production performance 
Review production plan 

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