AHCLSK345Carry out feedlot operations

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What an assessment for AHCLSK345 must cover

39 assessable components: 4 elements (23 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 3 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to work with livestock feed

  • 1.1Identify work requirements according to work program, and confirm with supervisor if required
  • 1.2Identify hazards and risks, and implement safe work practices to manage risks
  • 1.3Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 1.4Select, check and maintain tools and equipment required for the task
  • 1.5Identify environmental risks associated with undertaking work in the feedlot, assess likely outcomes and take appropriate action to minimise risks
  • 1.6Follow biosecurity protocols for feedlot facility
  • 1.7Identify and comply with legislative, regulatory and industry requirements

2 Mix feed

  • 2.1Calibrate scales and containers to be used for measurements
  • 2.2Identify and collect ingredients from storage locations according to work instructions
  • 2.3Measure ingredients in specified ratios and quantities according to work instructions
  • 2.4Blend ingredients according to work instructions using appropriate equipment
  • 2.5Carry out grinding according to work instructions using appropriate equipment

3 Feed livestock

  • 3.1Store feed appropriately
  • 3.2Check feed quality, quantity and type on arrival to the shed
  • 3.3Feed livestock at scheduled time, rate and frequency
  • 3.4Maintain quality and hygiene of feed throughout the feeding process

4 Apply and maintain feedlot hygiene and biosecurity procedures

  • 4.1Examine livestock entering feedlot, check their documentation and isolate them for specified period according to workplace biosecurity procedures
  • 4.2Maintain feedlot cleanliness and hygiene by selecting and using appropriate cleaning methods
  • 4.3Maintain thorough personal hygiene practices in all activities associated with handling livestock to reduce risks from zoonotic diseases
  • 4.4Dismantle, clean and replace equipment and fittings
  • 4.5Place and dispose of waste and debris in allocated areas, and ensure run-off is managed according to the feedlot code of practice, environment legislation and public health standards
  • 4.6Report work activities and faulty and unserviceable tools, equipment and PPE to supervisor
  • 4.7Check and sign in visitors to feedlot according to workplace biosecurity management procedures

Performance evidence

  • applied relevant workplace health and safety and environment and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
  • recognised and reported workplace health and safety hazards and used safe work practices
  • prepared equipment and machinery mixing feed
  • identified a range of grain and feed types and qualities
  • mixed livestock feed
  • fed livestock
  • applied and maintained relevant feedlot hygiene
  • applied Feedlot Code of Practice, environment legislation and public health standards
  • applied workplace biosecurity management procedures of feedlot visitors
  • applied relevant animal welfare practices

Knowledge evidence

  • workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for carrying out feedlot operations, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • environment and biosecurity legislation and regulations and workplace practices relevant to carrying out feedlot operations
  • principles and practices for carrying out feedlot operations, including: tools and equipment used for working with livestock feed, their functions and maintenance; environmental impacts of working with livestock feed, and mitigation methods; measurement systems for livestock feed, and calibration and maintenance of measuring equipment; types of grains and feed ingredients, including grains, meals, vitamins, minerals and premix formulations used for feeding livestock, their functions, characteristics and quality assessment methods; methods and equipment for blending and grinding of feed; methods of storage and handling of livestock feed and impact of feed quality changes on livestock; livestock feeding programs and impact of program changes or variations on livestock; cleaning methods, cleaning agents, their proper use and disposal; common zoonoses and their impacts on human and livestock health; management and disposal of waste, debris and run-offs according to feedlot code of practice, environment legislation and public health standards; workplace biosecurity management procedures of feedlot visitors; animal welfare practices relevant to carrying out feedlot operations

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Identify and interpret workplace documentation to identify relevant and key information about feedlot operations
  • Oral communication: Use clear language to report work activities and malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to tools and equipment; Respond to questions and clarify information
  • Numeracy: Calculate and record routine workplace data; Use basic mathematical processes of addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, decimal points and ratios

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What does an assessment tool for AHCLSK345 need to cover?

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