Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 2:36 AM AWST
23/07/2026 2:36 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Plan and monitor intensive production systems
Plan and monitor intensive production systems
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK407A
AHCLSK407A
State Code
D6985
D6985
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
08/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers planning and monitoring intensive production systems and defines the standard required to: analyse key production data, herd/flock information and market requirements; set production targets and identify resources needed to achieve them; provide accommodation that meets animal welfare and production requirements; develop feeding plans and evaluate alternatives for feed purchasing, milling and distribution; determine work responsibilities and staffing requirements; remove waste and handle effluent in line with environmental requirements and legislation; and monitor and review intensive production operations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source information for input to production system planning
- 1.1. Livestock production plan is consulted for details of current period planning, organisation requirements and market expectations.
- 1.2. Key production data is analysed to establish unit performance.
- 1.3. Information regarding the characteristics of the herd/flock under production is accessed and analysed.
- 1.4. Organisation and regulatory requirements that impact on the production system are accessed.
- 1.5. Market information regarding quality, standards and trends is accessed for input to the planning process.
2. Plan for production
- 2.1. Target unit performance is determined through a comparison with organisation and industry standards.
- 2.2. Production targets are established and confirmed using data and information from its livestock production.
- 2.3. Resources required to achieve production targets are determined in terms of personnel, equipment and materials.
- 2.4. Staff and contractors are organised and/or engaged to suit the production plan and its targets.
- 2.5. Other resources are selected and ordered according to organisational guidelines.
3. Plan for animal welfare needs
- 3.1. Accommodation requirements are calculated from livestock numbers, market requirements and regulations.
- 3.2. Alternative construction and equipment system options are evaluated and optimal choice selected.
- 3.3. Materials chosen for construction are selected according to animal welfare needs, cost and efficiency.
- 3.4. Aspects of the internal environment are determined according to all welfare needs, efficiency of systems and market expectations.
- 3.5. Feed requirements are selected based on its end use of the animals, the size of the herd/flock, and the suitability of the range of available products.
4. Plan for environmental and waste management requirements
- 4.1. Accommodation requirements are calculated from livestock numbers, market requirements and regulations.
- 4.2. Alternative construction and equipment systems options are evaluated and optimal choice selected.
- 4.3. Materials chosen for construction are selected according to animal welfare needs, cost and efficiency.
- 4.4. Aspects of the internal environment are determined according to all welfare needs, efficiency of systems and market expectations.
- 4.5. Feed requirements are selected based on its end use of the animals, the size of the herd/flock, and the suitability of the range of available products.
5. Determine scheduling and key responsibilities
- 5.1. Scheduling for the production plan is determined taking the range of seasonal, geographic and resourcing factors into consideration.
- 5.2. Key responsibilities for specific implementation processes are determined.
- 5.3. Record keeping requirements are determined and procedures are put in place to ensure compliance with the range of applicable regulations.
- 5.4. The plan, including scheduling and key responsibilities, is clearly documented.
- 5.5. The plan includes the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both managers and operators.
6. Monitor and adjust production plan strategies
- 6.1. The effectiveness of the production plan is evaluated at key points and adjustments made as necessary.
- 6.2. Environmental impacts and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards relating to the production plan are identified, monitored and assessed throughout the implementation process.
- 6.3. Modifications are made to the plan as and when necessary for environmental, OHS, resourcing or effectiveness reasons.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Types of production may include:
intensive pig and poultry production systems.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Types of production may include:
intensive pig and poultry production systems.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
analyse key production data, herd/flock information and market requirements
set production targets and identify resources needed to achieve them
provide accommodation that meets animal welfare and production requirements
develop feeding plans and evaluate alternatives for feed purchasing, milling and distribution
determine work responsibilities and staffing requirements
remove waste and handle effluent in line with environmental requirements and legislation
monitor and review intensive production operations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. election and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
analyse key production data, herd/flock information and market requirements
set production targets and identify resources needed to achieve them
provide accommodation that meets animal welfare and production requirements
develop feeding plans and evaluate alternatives for feed purchasing, milling and distribution
determine work responsibilities and staffing requirements
remove waste and handle effluent in line with environmental requirements and legislation
monitor and review intensive production operations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. election and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3602 | RTE4114A | Plan and monitor intensive production systems | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ24 | AHCLSK407 | Plan and monitor intensive production systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |
| J274 | AHC41612 | Certificate IV in Organic Farming | Qualification |
| D501 | AHC40210 | Certificate IV in Poultry Production | Qualification |