Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work in the production area
- Confirm work to be undertaken from work program where necessary, and clarify with supervisor if required
- Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls
- Select and use suitable personal protective equipment
- Select, check and maintain tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken
- Communicate the personal protective equipment and other safety requirements to staff and contractors, and obtain confirmation of understanding
- Monitor weather and carry out preparations or adjustments to work program as required
- Coordinate work activities and monitor progress
- Communicate the work required to staff and contractors clearly and unambiguously following the production plan and program
- Meet work schedules, plans and priorities according to the needs of the organisation or situation
- Ensure the allocation of work optimises resources and the existing competencies of staff
- Communicate with operational staff and any contractors regularly to ensure smooth operation and progress
- Provide feedback to staff and management on request, or as necessary
- Monitor pig health
- Observe pigs for signs of ill health, and record and report changes
- Observe and monitor pig behaviour, and record and report abnormalities
- Ensure that welfare and care needs of pigs are adequately provided
- Ensure that pigs have access to clean and adequate water supply
- Examine dead pigs for evidence of disease through post-mortem techniques in line with regulatory and industry standards and veterinary advice
- Identify disease status of herd and request staff or veterinary assistance when required
- Check components of biosecurity procedures for compliance
- Monitor pig housing, sheds, shelters and infrastructure
- Monitor effluent and waste removal, storage and treatment
- Remove manure and litter if required, and store or treat appropriately
- Remove, store and treat liquid effluent appropriately and as required
- Check that manure and effluent storage and treatment systems are operated according to the production program and manufacturer's instructions
- Ensure that all waste and used consumables are removed from production site and disposed of in line with enterprise environmental policies
- Ensure work, health and safety requirements are being observed and followed
- Monitor and maintain production environment
- Identify and monitor production environment components
- Observe production environment for signs of deterioration, and record and report to management
- Monitor nutrient, soil and water conditions of production environment, report and carry out maintenance as required
- Coordinate or carry out maintenance of production environment as required.
- Complete records and documentation