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:
prepare for work in the production area
coordinate work activities
monitor daily operations
monitor herd health
monitor production environment
complete records and documentation
follow work health and safety policies
follow biosecurity policies
follow animal welfare policies
follow environmental policies
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
relevant legislation, codes of practice, industry standards and guidelines for outdoor pig production
features and uses of enterprise production plans, enterprise work programs, environmental management plan and nutrient management plan
requirements, maintenance, mitigation and protection measures for nutrients, soils, ground and surface water
significance, effects and control measures for chemicals, gaseous emissions and odours that impact on the production environment and surrounding community
relevant regulatory, industry and enterprise work health and safety requirements, codes of practice and standards
use and maintenance of personal protective equipment
types, functions, cleaning and maintenance of relevant tools and equipment
types, requirements for and methods for determining allocation of enterprise resources
strategies for communicating with and providing feedback to staff, contractors and management
effects and impacts of weather elements on enterprise work programs and outdoor production environments, and preparations and adjustments to mitigate such impacts
types, functions, characteristics, cleaning and maintenance of relevant outdoor pig housing and production installations and equipment, such as fencing, feeders and drinkers
requirements, methods and procedures for manure and litter removal and treatment
types, characteristics, functions, operation and maintenance of effluent storage and treatment systems
requirements, methods and procedures for waste removal and disposal
common diseases signs of health, signs of ill health, and methods for assessing individual pig and herd health and condition
requirements, methods and procedures for conducting post mortem examination of pigs
relevant regulatory, industry and enterprise biosecurity requirements, codes of practice and standards
relevant regulatory, industry and enterprise environmental and sustainability requirements, codes of practice and standards
criteria, methods and procedures for monitoring environmental health and condition
relevant documentation, records and reports that are required
relevant animal welfare requirements