List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to work with livestock feed | 1.1 Check work to be undertaken from work program and confirm with supervisor where necessary. 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and apply suitable control measures 1.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment 1.4 Select, check and maintain tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken 1.5 Identify environmental impacts of undertaking work, assess likely outcomes and, if necessary, take responsible action |
2. Mix feed | 2.1 Calibrate scales and containers to be used for measurements 2.2 Identify ingredients from instructions and obtain from storage locations 2.3 Measure ingredients in the specified ratios and quantities 2.4 Blend ingredients adequately and hygienically in the manner specified using appropriate equipment 2.5 Carry out grinding, where required, in the manner specified and using appropriate equipment |
3. Feed livestock | 3.1 Store feed appropriately 3.2 Check the physical quality, quantity and type of feed on their arrival to the shed 3.3 Feed livestock at scheduled time, rate and frequency 3.4 Maintain quality and hygiene of feed throughout the feeding process |
4. Apply and maintain feedlot hygiene and biosecurity procedures | 4.1 Examine livestock entering feedlot, check their documentation and quarantine them for specified period 4.2 Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by selecting and using appropriate cleaning methods 4.3 Maintain thorough personal hygiene practices in all activities associated with handling livestock, including reducing risks from diseases transmissible to humans (zoonotic diseases) 4.4 Dismantle and clean equipment and fittings and replace correctly 4.5 Place and dispose of waste and debris in allocated areas, and ensure run-off is managed according to the Feedlot Code of Practice, environmental legislation and public health standards 4.6 Check and sign in visitors to feedlot according to enterprise and industry procedures |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
apply relevant work health and safety requirements, identify hazards and implement safe work procedures
prepare equipment and machinery mixing feed
identify a range of grain and feed types and qualities
mix livestock feed
feed livestock
follow relevant procedures for the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of waste
apply and maintain relevant feedlot hygiene and biosecurity procedures
apply relevant animal welfare practices
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
relevant work health and safety requirements
relevant biosecurity requirements
relevant animal welfare practices
tools and equipment used for working with livestock feed, their functions and maintenance
environmental impacts of working with livestock feed and mitigation methods
measurement systems for livestock feed, and calibration and maintenance of measuring equipment
types of grains and feed ingredients (grains, meals, vitamins, minerals and premix formulations) used for feeding livestock, their functions, characteristics and quality assessment methods
methods and equipment for blending and grinding of feed
methods of storage and handling of livestock feed and impact of feed quality changes on livestock
livestock feeding programs and impact of program changes or variations on livestock
impact of biosecurity practices on livestock in a feedlot
cleaning methods, cleaning agents, their proper use and disposal, and relevant Work Health and Safety practices
common zoonoses and their impacts on human and livestock health
management and disposal of waste, debris and run-offs according to relevant biosecurity and environmental regulations, codes pf practice, industry and enterprise standards
management of and biosecurity requirements for visitors to the feedlot
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace and/or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.