Implement feeding plans for livestock

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Assessment Template
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Assessment Matrix
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
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Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCLSK311A, 'Implement feeding plans for livestock'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Determine livestock condition and nutritional requirements

1.1. Livestock condition is monitored and reported according to industry standards and enterprise requirements.

1.2. Livestock production status is identified according to enterprise requirements.

1.3. Livestock nutritional requirements and the nutritional value of feedstuffs are sourced from the feeding plan.

1.4. Feeding plan is referred for adjustment in response to the monitoring of livestock condition and pasture growth.

1.5. Animals that are in atypical condition, injured or diseased, are reported or separated.

2. Assess pasture feed

2.1. Quantity and quality of available pasture is assessed.

2.2. Grazing management is implemented and monitored to ensure the sustainable stocking capacity of pasture.

2.3. Grazing behaviour of livestock is monitored and shy or problem feeders identified.

2.4. Livestock feeding methods and level of supplementary feeding is determined, according to the feeding plan.

3. Manage the feeding of livestock

3.1. Livestock are grazed on pasture according to the guidelines described in the feeding plan.

3.2. Required supplementary feed is obtained according to the guidelines described in the feeding plan.

3.3. Supplementary feed is provided to livestock in the manner, and at the times described in the feeding plan.

3.4. Indications of any negative environmental impacts are identified and assessed, and amendments are made to the feeding method as required

3.5. Condition and liveweight response to feeding is monitored and reported for review of the feeding plan.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCLSK311A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC30310 - Certificate III in Horse Breeding
  • AHC30110 - Certificate III in Agriculture
  • AHC30410 - Certificate III in Pork Production
  • AHC30210 - Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production)