Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available.

What is the purpose of analysing production data?
Unit performance is constantly improved through analysis of production data and evaluation of alternative systems.

What organisation and regulatory requirements might impact on the production system?
Unit performance is constantly improved through analysis of production data and evaluation of alternative systems.

What elements are included in the accommodation environment?
Pen/cage shape and size, odour, gas and dust concentrations, light and noise, feeding arrangements, facilities planning for pig movement.

How might the internal environments be adjusted?
Through the use of blinds, gas heaters, sprinkler systems and shutters.

What might aspects of the internal environment include?
Aspects such as humidity, light, temperature variations, and exhaust efficiency.

What might make feed products suitable?
Aspects such as humidity, light, temperature variations, and exhaust efficiency.

What are the aspects of effluent management?
Compliance with codes of practice or relevant environmental regulations, and the reuse of effluent in a sustainable manner.

What actions could be taken to eliminate or minimise OHS risk?
The range of actions are both systemic and at an operational level. These are listed below.
Safe

What is the purpose of analysing production data?
Unit performance is constantly improved through analysis of production data and evaluation of alternative systems.

What organisation and regulatory requirements might impact on the production system?
Unit performance is constantly improved through analysis of production data and evaluation of alternative systems.

What elements are included in the accommodation environment?
Pen/cage shape and size, odour, gas and dust concentrations, light and noise, feeding arrangements, facilities planning for pig movement.

How might the internal environments be adjusted?
Through the use of blinds, gas heaters, sprinkler systems and shutters.

What might aspects of the internal environment include?
Aspects such as humidity, light, temperature variations, and exhaust efficiency.

What might make feed products suitable?
Aspects such as humidity, light, temperature variations, and exhaust efficiency.

What are the aspects of effluent management?
Compliance with codes of practice or relevant environmental regulations, and the reuse of effluent in a sustainable manner.

What actions could be taken to eliminate or minimise OHS risk?
The range of actions are both systemic and at an operational level. These are listed below.
Safe

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in planning and monitoring intensive production systems requires evidence that scheduling and the allocation of responsibilities within the operation are planned effectively to maximise the production output of the organisation.
The skills and knowledge required to plan and monitor intensive production systems must be transferable to a different work environment. For example, across the range of livestock breeds and classes, and of shed types and production systems.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

sustainable effluent management practices
environmental, welfare and OHS legislation and codes of practice
livestock husbandry and management practices
sound management practices and processes to minimise noise, odours and debris from the livestock operations.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

observe, identify and react appropriately to environmental implications and OHS hazards
prepare written plans and procedures for implementation by others
interpret, analyse and extract information from such things as professional literature, legal documents, discussions and workshops
assess, then adopt profitable innovations
calculate and analyse production outputs for unit and organisation targets.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
This competency standard

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

sustainable effluent management practices
environmental, welfare and OHS legislation and codes of practice
livestock husbandry and management practices
sound management practices and processes to minimise noise, odours and debris from the livestock operations.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

observe, identify and react appropriately to environmental implications and OHS hazards
prepare written plans and procedures for implementation by others
interpret, analyse and extract information from such things as professional literature, legal documents, discussions and workshops
assess, then adopt profitable innovations
calculate and analyse production outputs for unit and organisation targets.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
This competency standard

Communicating ideas and information
In allocating and discussing responsibilities with staff and contractors. (2)

Communicating ideas and information
In allocating and discussing responsibilities with staff and contractors. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
In tracking, monitoring and analysing production figures. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
In tracking, monitoring and analysing production figures. (2)

Planning and organising activities
In planning the production system and organising staff, contractors and resources. (3)

Planning and organising activities
In planning the production system and organising staff, contractors and resources. (3)

Working with others and in teams
In monitoring and achieving production targets. (3)

Working with others and in teams
In monitoring and achieving production targets. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
In analysing and calculating spaces, volumes, targets and times. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
In analysing and calculating spaces, volumes, targets and times. (3)

Solving problems
In resolving disparities between target and achieved production rates. (3)

Solving problems
In resolving disparities between target and achieved production rates. (3)

Using technology
In operating any necessary equipment prior to, and during the planning and implementation of the system - communication technology, calculating equipment, measuring equipment, and word processing/spreadsheeting software. (3)

Using technology
In operating any necessary equipment prior to, and during the planning and implementation of the system - communication technology, calculating equipment, measuring equipment, and word processing/spreadsheeting software. (3)