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Monitor livestock production growing environments

Monitor livestock production growing environments

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK354
State Code
OFF22
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor livestock production growing environments.The unit applies to individuals who monitor livestock production growing environments under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace, and animal welfare legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor livestock health and welfare
  • 1.1 Identify production plan information and confirm with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.3 Identify and report non-productive and slow growing livestock
  • 1.4 Assess animals for overall health and welfare
2. Monitor the production environment
  • 2.1 Monitor environmental parameters according to the production plan and adjust as required
  • 2.2 Monitor hygiene and welfare procedures and adjust as required
  • 2.3 Monitor disposal of waste and debris
3. Monitor feed
  • 3.1 Monitor feed to ensure the correct diet is offered to livestock for optimum production
  • 3.2 Monitor feed to ensure fresh palatable feed is available to livestock
4. Perform routine maintenance checks
  • 4.1 Check all buildings, structures and production areas for wear and tear
  • 4.2 Check equipment for delivering water and feed
  • 4.3 Check equipment controlling the housing environment
5. Complete monitoring activities
  • 5.1 Report livestock health and welfare issues, production environment, feed, and maintenance problems to supervisor
  • 5.2 Record work activities and checks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO25 AHCLSK313 Monitor livestock production growing environments Unit of competency