Manage livestock production

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
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
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
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 AHCLSK501, 'Manage livestock production'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage livestock production' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Plan for production

1.1 Assess the capability of land resources for grazing and determine stock, pasture and land management strategies for each land capability class

1.2 Assess the suitability and sustainability of water resources

1.3 Establish livestock production targets for each enterprise for the short and long term according to the farms marketing and business plans

1.4 Establish production targets, taking into consideration enterprise short and long term livestock production goals, herd/flock breeding improvements and relevant risk control strategies

1.5 Select genetics and breeding programs based on the production targets and the marketing requirements for the enterprise

1.6 Select and design production facilities in a way that deals sensitively with identified waste products

1.7 Establish and specifically include environmental controls in the production plan

1.8 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and incorporate suitable controls into the production plan

1.9 Prepare a plan that documents the decisions taken, the assessments made, the targets established, and any specific issues that relate to work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental risks

1.10 Ensure plan includes the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both manager(s) and operators

2. Plan for livestock needs

2.1 Determine feed requirements for each age/sex category of herds and/or flocks

2.2 Determine most appropriate feeding plan for each livestock category based on a cost benefit analysis

2.3 Research and implement most appropriate health strategies to prevent and control disease in each herd and/or flock on the basis of a cost benefit analysis

2.4 Prepare schedules for purchasing and using the products and services used in livestock production

2.5 Research and implement most appropriate livestock production, harvesting, handling and transportation methods and animal welfare requirements from a cost benefit analysis

2.6 Prepare a livestock production plan that incorporates the calendar of operations for each enterprise production cycle, and the management of any specific animal welfare issues

2.7 Ensure plan includes the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both manager(s) and operators

3. Seek information on innovations for existing or potential enterprises and farm activities

3.1 Identify and access sources of information on innovations relevant to the enterprise and livestock species

3.2 Assess information on innovations to determine whether or not such innovations could be used in the present enterprise, or in a potential future enterprise

3.3 Amend prepared production plans to include innovations deemed suitable for use in the enterprise

4. Test and adopt relevant innovations

4.1 Consult any people who may be involved in implementing the innovation or in planning for it and discuss the change with them

4.2 Test innovations on the farm to determine whether or not they are suitable, and whether they may be readily adapted to suit the circumstances of the business

4.3 Identify any work health and safety hazards, animal welfare, biosecurity or environmental risks that present during the trial phase, assess them and take responsible action

4.4 Make a decision about whether or not to adopt the innovation, based on its costs and benefits and any implementation issues, including work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental considerations

5. Implement, monitor and evaluate livestock production plans

5.1 Implement and monitor production plans according to the calendar of operations

5.2 Site, erect or install production facilities in a way that deals sensitively with identified waste products

5.3 Evaluate livestock growth/maturity or production according to the planned targets and the marketing requirements

5.4 Monitor flock/herd health, and control and prevent parasite and disease outbreaks quickly and effectively

5.5 Assess feed supplies, monitor pasture or landscape condition and species composition, and vary stocking rates to maintain optimum pasture and livestock health

5.6 Identify, monitor and manage work health and safety hazards, animal welfare, biosecurity or environmental impacts relating to livestock production in the business to promote optimum pasture, livestock, and employee health

5.7 Analyse physical and financial records and extractions taken from them to assess production performance, and to provide information for business and taxation purposes

5.8 Evaluate the production performance of each enterprise to determine whether or not they are sustainable and profitable, and to use in reviewing and revising production plans

6. Comply with legal requirements and regulations

6.1 Obtain information about the legal requirements and regulations that affect farm land ownership/possession and livestock production

6.2 Determine record keeping requirements, and put in place procedures to ensure compliance with the range of applicable regulations including taxation legislation

6.3 Obtain permits from the relevant authorities for the transport and movement of livestock and equipment


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCLSK501 appears in the following qualifications: