Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCLSK211A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide feed for livestock

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK211A - Provide feed for livestock
Description This unit covers the process of preparing and providing feed for livestock in an extensive agricultural environment and defines the standard required to: monitor and record livestock condition; apply methods and procedures to provide feed and feed supplements; safely handle livestock and report feeding abnormalities; maintain records.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to workers on non intensive livestock enterprises operating under close supervision with regular checking and within enterprise guidelines.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for feeding
  • Condition and health status of livestock is checked and recorded in line with enterprise requirements.
  • Feed and feed supplements are confirmed and prepared in line with feeding plan.
  • Water supply, quality and quantity is checked and maintained to meet livestock requirements and enterprise requirements.
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are identified and reported to the supervisor.
       
Element: Feed livestock
  • Suitable personal protective clothing and equipment is selected, used and maintained in accordance with OHS requirements.
  • Feed and feed supplements are provided in accordance with feeding plan and enterprise requirements.
  • Feeding process is monitored to ensure livestock are feeding effectively in accordance with feeding plan.
  • Procedures to minimise feed wastage and spillage, and dispose and recycle feed waste are followed in line with enterprise requirements.
  • Variations to individual eating and drinking patterns are noted and reported.
       
Element: Complete the feeding process
  • Feeding process is evaluated and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures.
  • Feeding abnormalities are recorded and reported to the supervisor in line with enterprise requirements.
  • A clean and safe area is maintained during and on completion of feeding in accordance with OHS and enterprise requirements.
       


Evidence Required

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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include evidence of the following:

monitor and record livestock condition

apply methods and procedures to provide feed and feed supplements

safely handle livestock

report feeding abnormalities and maintain records.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

provide feed and feed supplements in accordance with feeding plan

monitor livestock health and condition, and recognise abnormalities

employ safe and environmentally responsible systems and procedures with regard to the handling of livestock and feed

recognise and report environmental implications associated with livestock production

read and interpret feeding plan, work plan and supervisors instructions

communicate and report livestock feeding abnormalities and workplace hazards, and maintain livestock records

assess and calculate herd/flock numbers, measure feed and rate and frequency of feeding

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

nutritional requirements for livestock (including water)

types of feed and feed supplements (including pastures and grazing)

types of noxious and toxic plants relevant to feeding areas

livestock health and behaviour

livestock scoring and weighing methods

environmental impact of livestock on ground cover

safe livestock handling techniques and procedures

hazards associated with handling livestock and control measures

personal protective clothing and equipment and when and how it should be used

enterprise policies with regard to feeding livestock, recording and reporting routines

State/Territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice with regard to OHS and animal welfare.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Animals may include:

cattle

sheep

horses

goats

deer

alpacas

pigs that are being run on a pasture-based system.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Condition and health status of livestock is checked and recorded in line with enterprise requirements. 
Feed and feed supplements are confirmed and prepared in line with feeding plan. 
Water supply, quality and quantity is checked and maintained to meet livestock requirements and enterprise requirements. 
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are identified and reported to the supervisor. 
Suitable personal protective clothing and equipment is selected, used and maintained in accordance with OHS requirements. 
Feed and feed supplements are provided in accordance with feeding plan and enterprise requirements. 
Feeding process is monitored to ensure livestock are feeding effectively in accordance with feeding plan. 
Procedures to minimise feed wastage and spillage, and dispose and recycle feed waste are followed in line with enterprise requirements. 
Variations to individual eating and drinking patterns are noted and reported. 
Feeding process is evaluated and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures. 
Feeding abnormalities are recorded and reported to the supervisor in line with enterprise requirements. 
A clean and safe area is maintained during and on completion of feeding in accordance with OHS and enterprise requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSK211A - Provide feed for livestock
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCLSK211A - Provide feed for livestock

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