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ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា · KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA

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Manage livestock production

KHU-AGR-0431

Australian Equivalent

AHCLSK511

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for livestock production and manage the implementation of such a plan. The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to manage livestock production, take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace, and animal welfare legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines, and sustainability and biosecurity practices. In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Man

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Plan for production

0431.E1.O1Assess the capability of land resources for grazing and determine stock, pasture and land management strategies for each land capability class

0431.E1.O2Assess the suitability and sustainability of water resources

0431.E1.O3Establish livestock production targets for each workplace for the short and long term according to the farm marketing and business plans

0431.E1.O4Establish production targets, taking into consideration workplace short-term and long-term livestock production goals, herd or flock breeding improvements and relevant risk control strategies

0431.E1.O5Select genetics and breeding programs based on the production targets and the marketing requirements for the workplace

0431.E1.O6Select and design production facilities that deal sensitively with identified waste products

0431.E1.O7Establish and include biosecurity and environment control measures in the production plan

0431.E1.O8Identify hazards and risks associated with work activities, and incorporate control measures in the production plan according to workplace health and safety procedures

0431.E1.O9Prepare a plan that documents the decisions taken, the assessments made, the targets established, and any specific issues that relate to workplace health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental risks

0431.E1.O10Ensure plan includes the type, format, frequency and detail of managers and operators reporting requirements

E2Plan for livestock needs

0431.E2.O1Determine feed requirements for each age and sex category of livestock

0431.E2.O2Determine most appropriate feeding plan for each livestock category based on a cost-benefit analysis

0431.E2.O3Research and implement most appropriate health strategies to prevent and control disease in livestock based on a cost-benefit analysis

0431.E2.O4Prepare schedules for purchasing and using livestock production products and services

0431.E2.O5Research and implement most appropriate livestock production, harvesting, handling and transportation methods and animal welfare requirements based on a cost-benefit analysis

0431.E2.O6Prepare a livestock production plan that incorporates the calendar of operations for each workplace production cycle, and the management of any specific animal welfare issues

0431.E2.O7Ensure plan includes the type, format, frequency and detail of managers and operators reporting requirements

E3Seek information on innovations for existing or potential workplaces and farm activities

0431.E3.O1Identify and access sources of information on innovations relevant to the workplace and livestock species

0431.E3.O2Assess information on innovations to determine whether they could be used in current or a future workplace

0431.E3.O3Amend production plans to include innovations deemed suitable for use in the workplace

E4Test and adopt relevant innovations

0431.E4.O1Consult people who may be involved in implementing the innovation or in planning for it and discuss the change with them

0431.E4.O2Test innovations on the farm to determine whether they are suitable, and whether they may be readily adapted to suit the circumstances of the business

0431.E4.O3Identify workplace health and safety hazards, animal welfare, biosecurity or environmental risks associated with trial phase, and implement control measures according to workplace health and safety procedures, animal welfare practices, or biosecurity and environment legislation, regulations and workplace practices

0431.E4.O4Decide whether or not to adopt the innovation, based on its costs and benefits and any implementation issues, including workplace health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental considerations

E5Implement, monitor and evaluate livestock production plans

0431.E5.O1Implement and monitor production plans according to the calendar of operations

0431.E5.O2Site, erect or install production facilities that deal sensitively with identified waste products

0431.E5.O3Evaluate livestock growth and maturity or production according to the planned targets and the marketing requirements

0431.E5.O4Monitor livestock health, and control and prevent parasite and disease outbreaks quickly and effectively

0431.E5.O5Assess feed supplies, monitor pasture or landscape condition and species composition, and vary stocking rates to maintain optimum pasture and livestock health

0431.E5.O6Identify, monitor and manage workplace health and safety hazards, animal welfare, biosecurity or environmental impacts relating to livestock production in the business to promote optimum pasture, livestock and employee health

0431.E5.O7Analyse physical and financial records and extractions taken from them to assess production performance, and to provide information for business and taxation purposes

0431.E5.O8Evaluate the production performance of each workplace to determine whether they are sustainable and profitable

0431.E5.O9Document evaluation findings for use in reviewing and revising production plans

E6Comply with legal requirements and regulations

0431.E6.O1Obtain information about the legal requirements and regulations that affect farmland ownership and possession and livestock production

0431.E6.O2Determine record keeping requirements, and establish procedures to ensure regulatory and taxation legislation compliance

0431.E6.O3Obtain permits from relevant authorities for the transport and movement of livestock and equipment