AHCLSK427 — Plan and monitor intensive production systems

1 Source information for input to production system planning

• 1.1Consult livestock production plan for details of current period planning, workplace requirements and market expectations
• 1.2Analyse key production data to establish unit performance
• 1.3Access and analyse information regarding the characteristics of the livestock under production
• 1.4Access and analyse regulatory, industry and workplace requirements that impact on the production system
• 1.5Access and analyse market information regarding quality, standards and trends for input to the planning process

2 Plan for production

• 2.1Determine target unit performance through a comparison with industry and workplace standards
• 2.2Establish and confirm production targets using data and information from the livestock production unit
• 2.3Determine resources required to achieve production targets in terms of personnel, equipment and materials
• 2.4Organise and engage staff and contractors to suit the production plan and targets
• 2.5Identify and order resources according to workplace requirements

3 Plan for animal needs, and environment and effluent management to ensure welfare of animals and achieve production targets

• 3.1Assess and calculate housing, effluent management, environment management and biosecurity requirements from livestock numbers, market requirements and regulatory requirements
• 3.2Evaluate construction and equipment system options and select the best option
• 3.3Select materials chosen for construction according to animal welfare needs, cost and efficiency
• 3.4Determine aspects of the production environment according to animal welfare needs, efficiency of systems and market expectations
• 3.5Select animal based on animal production, the size of the livestock herd or flock, and the suitability of available feed products

4 Determine scheduling and key responsibilities

• 4.1Determine scheduling for the production plan, taking the range of seasonal, geographic and resourcing factors into consideration
• 4.2Determine key responsibilities for specific implementation processes according to production requirements
• 4.3Determine documentation and record keeping requirements and establish procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and workplace requirements
• 4.4Document the production plan, including scheduling and key responsibilities
• 4.5Ensure the production plan includes the type, format, frequency and detail of all reporting requirements by managers and operators

5 Monitor and adjust production plan strategies

• 5.1Evaluate the effectiveness of the production plan at key points and adjust as necessary
• 5.2Identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace, and implement control measures to manage risks according to workplace health and safety procedures
• 5.3Monitor and assess environmental impacts relating to the production plan throughout the implementation process
• 5.4Make modifications to the production plan to ensure compliance with environment and regulatory requirements

What does an assessment tool for AHCLSK427 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCLSK427 needs to address all 49 unit components: 5 elements with 24 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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