AHCLSK403 — Develop feeding plans for an intensive livestock production system

1 Select ingredients for feed

• 1.1Identify nutritional needs for class of livestock from available information
• 1.2Source nutritional advice from industry or workplace sources
• 1.3Select ingredients that provide for the identified nutritional need of livestock
• 1.4Select suppliers on the basis of quality and cost of feed
• 1.5Determine quantities of individual ingredients required based on available information and expert or supplier advice

2 Determine feed rations and schedules

• 2.1Determine total feed quantities required for livestock from the production program, based on available information and expert advice
• 2.2Consider available laboratory testing results when determining the quantities of each ingredient used
• 2.3Schedule feeding and allocate responsibility for feeding according to the production program and other operations occurring within the site
• 2.4Identify the methods of providing feed to livestock based on the production plan and advice

3 Supervise mixing and storage of feed

• 3.1Organise secure and hygienic storage of feed and ingredients to eliminate contamination and infestation
• 3.2Select storage location to ensure safe access
• 3.3Organise rotation of feedstocks and replacements to arrive at the appropriate time to ensure optimum freshness
• 3.4Organise mixing of feed to suit the needs of the livestock, identified nutritional requirements and workplace equipment
• 3.5Add medications to feeds according to workplace procedures
• 3.6Take, package and label samples of feed and forward them to the laboratory for testing according to production program schedules
• 3.7Check calibration of measuring equipment and calculation of quantities at regular intervals
• 3.8Identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace, and implement control measures to manage risk according to workplace health and safety procedures
• 3.9Comply with workplace biosecurity policies

4 Supervise feeding

• 4.1Supply rations to the livestock according to the production program and schedule
• 4.2Make potable water available continuously to the livestock
• 4.3Monitor the health and wellbeing of the livestock according to workplace requirements and animal welfare practices
• 4.4Monitor and report any change in production levels as a direct result of changes to feed types, ingredients or schedules
• 4.5Provide advice to staff during the feeding operation
• 4.6Store, remove or dispose of waste materials and substances according to legislation, environment policies and workplace procedures
• 4.7Maintain and store documentation according to workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for AHCLSK403 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCLSK403 needs to address all 40 unit components: 4 elements with 25 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 3 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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