Monitor pen condition and ration suitability

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Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCLSK333A, 'Monitor pen condition and ration suitability'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Monitor ration and water levels

1.1. Information on ration ingredients and composition is sourced from the livestock production and/or feed plans.

1.2. Ration levels, composition and consistency are assessed and potential production and health issues identified for different pens and classes of livestock.

1.3. Strategies are identified for emptying wet, mouldy and fouled ration from bunks; exclusion of animals from inappropriate rations.

1.4. Water quantity and quality are assessed to meet animal requirements.

2. Inspect pen status and condition

2.1. Information on pen group status is sourced from the livestock production plan.

2.2. Pen infrastructure including feed bunks, feed apron and water troughs are assessed together with animal feeding behaviour and performance and potential issues are identified.

2.3. Strategies are identified to address control of leaking troughs; exclusion of animals from damaged bunk and apron area if necessary.

2.4. Pen surface conditions and animal behaviour are assessed in consideration with prevailing weather conditions.

2.5. Strategies are identified for increasing or decreasing stock density, provision of access to shade, pen drainage or cleaning and ration modification.

3. Assess manure condition

3.1. Manure consistency and colour is assessed and potential production and health issues identified for different pens and classes of livestock.

3.2. Strategies are identified for including increased roughage in ration, courser processing of grain and observation and treatment of sick animals if necessary.

4. Check Pen Hygiene

4.1. Feed bunks, aprons and water troughs are assessed for fouling and unhygienic build up waste.

4.2. Strategies are identified for resolving animal production and health issues and worker Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) concerns, including cleaning of area to prevent odour and insect problems.

5. Report and record incidents as required

5.1. Reporting of incidents and potential problems to supervisor as per feedlot guidelines.

5.2. Recording and monitoring effectiveness of strategy adopted.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCLSK333A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC33311 - Certificate III in Feedlot Operations
  • AHC30110 - Certificate III in Agriculture