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

AHCLSK507 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan, monitor and evaluate strategies to improve livestock through genetics

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency AHCLSK507 - Plan, monitor and evaluate strategies to improve livestock through genetics
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the planning required to determine the genetic selection of a pure breed or cross breeding program to suit the farm environment. The plan will aim to increase production and financial return by using genetic improvement of the livestock for meat production, dairy production and fibre production and the evaluation of the current breeding program. Data is collected and analysed in order to select sires and dams to improve the livestock to meet the product specifications chosen for the enterprise. Evaluation of the breeding program is carried out on completion.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 is applicable to a person who has a role in managing a breeding enterprise. This unit is likely to require consultation with breed societies, importers and distributors of genetic material, local livestock agents, processors and marketers of the product.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements 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 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: Determine breeding goals for the enterprise in relation to market specifications
  • Determine the breeding goals for the short term and the strategy to meet market specifications in the long term
  • Analyse the traits affecting profit in a livestock breeding enterprise to optimise production through an improved genetic breeding program
  • Assess the environment where the breeding enterprise is based and select a breed and breeding program to match that environment
  • Select a product specification suited to the breeding enterprise
       
Element: Assess current performance of the breeding enterprise
  • Collect and analyse data on the traits currently used in the breeding enterprise
  • Collect and analyse data on current market performance, using feedback from processors and customers
       
Element: Assess and select livestock for genetic improvement
  • Assess the current breeding herd for the genetic traits required for production and marketing
  • Analyse genetic information to select herd replacements from the breeding herd and before purchasing stock
  • Evaluate the costs and benefits of natural mating, Artificial Insemination (AI) and Embryo Transfer (ET) to achieve genetic improvement
       
Element: Carry out a breeding program
  • Assess and improve the facilities on the property for drafting, inseminating and pregnancy testing
  • Develop and monitor procedures to be followed for work health and safety while implementing the animal-breeding program
  • Apply legal, veterinarian and welfare requirements
  • Apply practices to improve submission rates and conception rates of a breeding program
  • Assist genetic selection by the use of equipment to aid in data collection and analysis
  • Use new technology to collect feedback to improve production and market performance
       
Element: Evaluate the breeding program against the breeding goals
  • Assess the compliance of the livestock to the market specifications by using electronic information including feedback sheets and test results
  • Assess the phenotype of the livestock produced against the breeding goals
       


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 breeding goals for the enterprise in relation to market specifications

1.1 Determine the breeding goals for the short term and the strategy to meet market specifications in the long term

1.2 Analyse the traits affecting profit in a livestock breeding enterprise to optimise production through an improved genetic breeding program

1.3 Assess the environment where the breeding enterprise is based and select a breed and breeding program to match that environment

1.4 Select a product specification suited to the breeding enterprise

2. Assess current performance of the breeding enterprise

2.1 Collect and analyse data on the traits currently used in the breeding enterprise

2.2 Collect and analyse data on current market performance, using feedback from processors and customers

3. Assess and select livestock for genetic improvement

3.1 Assess the current breeding herd for the genetic traits required for production and marketing

3.2 Analyse genetic information to select herd replacements from the breeding herd and before purchasing stock

3.3 Evaluate the costs and benefits of natural mating, Artificial Insemination (AI) and Embryo Transfer (ET) to achieve genetic improvement

4. Carry out a breeding program

4.1 Assess and improve the facilities on the property for drafting, inseminating and pregnancy testing

4.2 Develop and monitor procedures to be followed for work health and safety while implementing the animal-breeding program

4.3 Apply legal, veterinarian and welfare requirements

4.4 Apply practices to improve submission rates and conception rates of a breeding program

4.5 Assist genetic selection by the use of equipment to aid in data collection and analysis

4.6 Use new technology to collect feedback to improve production and market performance

5. Evaluate the breeding program against the breeding goals

5.1 Assess the compliance of the livestock to the market specifications by using electronic information including feedback sheets and test results

5.2 Assess the phenotype of the livestock produced against the breeding goals

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:

analyse profit for the breeding enterprise

select suitable market specifications for the enterprise

develop selection criteria for a breeding program

select livestock for a breeding program on phenotype and genotype

assess farm facilities to carry out a breeding program

use Breed Object index

arrange Artificial Insemination (AI) and Embryo Transfer (ET) programs

implement the breeding program

feed livestock to ensure success of a breeding program

organise drugs, animal identification and all equipment in clean working order in preparation for the program

keep breeding and production records

submit records and information for statistical analysis and registration of livestock

handle livestock safely and humanely

interpret feedback information

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

theory of cell division and the structure of DNA

heritability estimates for the selected characteristics

recording and understanding breed pedigrees

dominant genetic traits and marker genes

accuracy of the genetic potential of the selected breeding trait for the program

genetic defects

value of heterosis in a breeding program

ethics and codes of practice for the welfare of livestock on the breeding program

phenotype selection criteria

market specifications targeted by the breeding program

long term breeding aims

pregnancy testing procedure

veterinary and non-veterinary standard operating procedures

sources for genetic information, up to date program design and implementation procedures

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Determine breeding goals for the enterprise in relation to market specifications

1.1 Determine the breeding goals for the short term and the strategy to meet market specifications in the long term

1.2 Analyse the traits affecting profit in a livestock breeding enterprise to optimise production through an improved genetic breeding program

1.3 Assess the environment where the breeding enterprise is based and select a breed and breeding program to match that environment

1.4 Select a product specification suited to the breeding enterprise

2. Assess current performance of the breeding enterprise

2.1 Collect and analyse data on the traits currently used in the breeding enterprise

2.2 Collect and analyse data on current market performance, using feedback from processors and customers

3. Assess and select livestock for genetic improvement

3.1 Assess the current breeding herd for the genetic traits required for production and marketing

3.2 Analyse genetic information to select herd replacements from the breeding herd and before purchasing stock

3.3 Evaluate the costs and benefits of natural mating, Artificial Insemination (AI) and Embryo Transfer (ET) to achieve genetic improvement

4. Carry out a breeding program

4.1 Assess and improve the facilities on the property for drafting, inseminating and pregnancy testing

4.2 Develop and monitor procedures to be followed for work health and safety while implementing the animal-breeding program

4.3 Apply legal, veterinarian and welfare requirements

4.4 Apply practices to improve submission rates and conception rates of a breeding program

4.5 Assist genetic selection by the use of equipment to aid in data collection and analysis

4.6 Use new technology to collect feedback to improve production and market performance

5. Evaluate the breeding program against the breeding goals

5.1 Assess the compliance of the livestock to the market specifications by using electronic information including feedback sheets and test results

5.2 Assess the phenotype of the livestock produced against the breeding goals

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
Determine the breeding goals for the short term and the strategy to meet market specifications in the long term 
Analyse the traits affecting profit in a livestock breeding enterprise to optimise production through an improved genetic breeding program 
Assess the environment where the breeding enterprise is based and select a breed and breeding program to match that environment 
Select a product specification suited to the breeding enterprise 
Collect and analyse data on the traits currently used in the breeding enterprise 
Collect and analyse data on current market performance, using feedback from processors and customers 
Assess the current breeding herd for the genetic traits required for production and marketing 
Analyse genetic information to select herd replacements from the breeding herd and before purchasing stock 
Evaluate the costs and benefits of natural mating, Artificial Insemination (AI) and Embryo Transfer (ET) to achieve genetic improvement 
Assess and improve the facilities on the property for drafting, inseminating and pregnancy testing 
Develop and monitor procedures to be followed for work health and safety while implementing the animal-breeding program 
Apply legal, veterinarian and welfare requirements 
Apply practices to improve submission rates and conception rates of a breeding program 
Assist genetic selection by the use of equipment to aid in data collection and analysis 
Use new technology to collect feedback to improve production and market performance 
Assess the compliance of the livestock to the market specifications by using electronic information including feedback sheets and test results 
Assess the phenotype of the livestock produced against the breeding goals 

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