Course Description
This course is designed to equip you with the expertise needed to create comprehensive feeding plans for livestock in production systems. This program is ideal for supervisors and unit managers responsible for nutrition and feeding within intensive livestock production facilities. You will learn how to select the right ingredients for feed, determine feed rations and schedules, supervise the mixing and storage of feed, and oversee the feeding process. The course is tailored to individuals who not only take responsibility for their own work but also contribute to the quality of work within their team. You’ll gain the ability to make informed decisions in selecting, allocating, and using available resources and effectively address a range of predictable and unpredictable challenges.
Course Outcome
AHCLSK403 Develop feeding plans for an intensive livestock production system
(Unit Release 1 – 11 February 2025)
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop feeding plans for an intensive livestock production system.
The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to develop feeding plans for an intensive livestock production system. This includes applying and communicating non-routine solutions to predictable and unpredictable 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.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Orion Training (RTO Code: 30915) holds Animal Ethics Committee approval in NSW, Qld and Victoria based on our training practices that ensure the safe handling of livestock.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisites for this course however students will need to meet the following entry requirements:
- AQF level II written and spoken English;
- Numeracy skills to meet the Foundation skills required for this unit of competency;
- Completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment;
- General knowledge and practical skills gained through vocational experience in farming; and
- Access to a computer (device) and internet to complete the online training component.
Training Duration and Schedule
Students complete preliminary online learning in their own time and location prior to attendance on-site. The practical component is delivered over several days depending on the facilities and equipment available and specific learning outcomes. Please contact Orion Training for more information on the duration and schedule of the course.
Training Venue and Delivery Mode
Students complete work-related training and assessment activities in an appropriate training facility using a face a face approach with their trainer.
The courses are delivered throughout Australia. Courses may take place at professional facilities where the required facilities and equipment are in place and available.
Student candidates will be offered a place in the nearest course to their locality or in their preferred location. Confirmation of delivery location will be provided via email.
Assessment
There must be evidence that the individual has developed feeding plans for an intensive livestock production system on at least one occasion, and has:
- complied with relevant workplace health and safety and environment and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
- complied with animal welfare policies and practices relevant to developing feeding plans for an intensive livestock production system
- identified hazards and implemented safe work practices
- sourced nutritional advice
- identified a range of raw ingredients
- accurately measured and calculated volumes, consumption and storage requirements
- monitored animal intake and performance
- recorded feed use and livestock performance.
Training Cost
Course fees are structured based on the facility where the course is delivered. Please contact Orion for more information on fees in your location. Fees will be invoiced in advance and must be paid by the agreed party prior to the commencement of the course. Please refer to Orion Student Handbook for further information about payment terms, refunds and complaints and appeals policies.
Course Materials and Equipment
To complete the preliminary online activities, Students will need access to a computer and reliable internet. On-site training incorporates a comprehensive theoretical component. Orion will provide Students with learning and assessment materials to complete the theory and the written final assessment requirements.
Orion will provide all necessary training facilities and equipment to undertake the mandatory practical training and assessment activities
Ordinarily, Students are not required to provide any materials or equipment in order to undertake training and assessment. However, where a training venue stipulates a need for Students to bring a specific item, Students will be notified prior to the scheduled start date.
Student Handbook
