AHCORG410 - Manage organic livestock production Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCORG410 Mapping and Delivery Guide Manage organic livestock production
Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
AHCORG410 - Manage organic livestock production
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
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 to manage animal health and welfare
Investigate and consider natural behaviours, requirements and welfare of animals when planning for organic livestock production
Identify production requirements and environment of farm
Identify and select genetic varieties of animals best suited to production requirements and environment
Develop animal health management strategies for farm
Element: Manage animal health and welfare
Communicate and implement animal health management strategy to work team
Monitor livestock for health and welfare
Manage livestock according to certified organic standards and biosecurity procedures
Conduct animal husbandry and transport according to animal welfare principles and organic certification requirements
Maintain livestock records required for organic certification
Element: Develop and implement supplementary feed requirements
Identify feed gaps and requirements for supplementary feed, taking into account seasonal conditions and drought
Incorporate on-farm supplementary feed strategies, including fodder crops, agroforestry or standing hay paddocks, into the annual program for animal feed and on-farm sustainability
Implement good storage practices for feed inputs to ensure quality is maintained
Purchase and use nutritional inputs in the feed program that meet relevant Organic Standards and/or agroecological principles where applicable
Element: Develop a sustainable grazing strategy
Determine feed requirements, carrying capacity and stocking rate for farm according to seasonal variability, livestock needs and sustainability requirements
Determine indicators and benchmarks for sustainable pasture, land and soil use for farm
Identify grazing infrastructure required according to planned grazing outcomes
Incorporate infrastructure requirements into farm improvement program
Develop a planned grazing system according to optimal livestock health, productivity and grazing requirements
Element: Implement a sustainable grazing strategy
Optimise soil and plant health to provide a nutrient-dense and balanced diet for livestock
Implement and monitor grazing system to ensure productivity and sustainability
Implement strategies for controlling weeds in pastures according to Organic Standards and agroecological principles
Maintain records of grazing activity according to workplace procedures and Organic Standards
Element: Manage farm fertility for the livestock enterprise
Estimate level of nutrients exported from farm
Implement soil fertility monitoring program
Manage soil nutrient levels and balance according to Organic Standards and agroecological principles
Eliminate risk of weed and chemical contamination of farm according to Organic Standards and agroecological principles
Maintain records of soil fertility according to workplace procedures and Organic Standards
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:
(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)
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.
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
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Comments/feedback
Investigate and consider natural behaviours, requirements and welfare of animals when planning for organic livestock production
Identify production requirements and environment of farm
Identify and select genetic varieties of animals best suited to production requirements and environment
Develop animal health management strategies for farm
Communicate and implement animal health management strategy to work team
Monitor livestock for health and welfare
Manage livestock according to certified organic standards and biosecurity procedures
Conduct animal husbandry and transport according to animal welfare principles and organic certification requirements
Maintain livestock records required for organic certification
Identify feed gaps and requirements for supplementary feed, taking into account seasonal conditions and drought
Incorporate on-farm supplementary feed strategies, including fodder crops, agroforestry or standing hay paddocks, into the annual program for animal feed and on-farm sustainability
Implement good storage practices for feed inputs to ensure quality is maintained
Purchase and use nutritional inputs in the feed program that meet relevant Organic Standards and/or agroecological principles where applicable
Determine feed requirements, carrying capacity and stocking rate for farm according to seasonal variability, livestock needs and sustainability requirements
Determine indicators and benchmarks for sustainable pasture, land and soil use for farm
Identify grazing infrastructure required according to planned grazing outcomes
Incorporate infrastructure requirements into farm improvement program
Develop a planned grazing system according to optimal livestock health, productivity and grazing requirements
Optimise soil and plant health to provide a nutrient-dense and balanced diet for livestock
Implement and monitor grazing system to ensure productivity and sustainability
Implement strategies for controlling weeds in pastures according to Organic Standards and agroecological principles
Maintain records of grazing activity according to workplace procedures and Organic Standards
Estimate level of nutrients exported from farm
Implement soil fertility monitoring program
Manage soil nutrient levels and balance according to Organic Standards and agroecological principles
Eliminate risk of weed and chemical contamination of farm according to Organic Standards and agroecological principles
Maintain records of soil fertility according to workplace procedures and Organic Standards
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
AHCORG410 - Manage organic livestock production
Assessment task 1: [title]
Student name:
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Assessment Record Sheet
AHCORG410 - Manage organic livestock production
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