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Manage livestock production

Manage livestock production

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK501
State Code
BAR47
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for livestock production and manage the implementation of such a plan.This unit applies to farm managers with extensive or intensive livestock production enterprises.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6996 AHCLSK501A Manage livestock production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF67 AHCLSK511 Manage livestock production Unit of competency