Prepare, monitor and maintain mechanically controlled livestock environmental systems
URN: LANLP12
Business Sectors (Suites): Crofting and Smallholding,Livestock Production
Developed by: Lantra
Approved on:
2022
Overview
This standard covers the preparation, monitoring and maintenance of mechanically controlled livestock environmental systems, such as those used in the pig and poultry industries.
Mechanically controlled environmental systems manage things such as air flow, ventilation, temperature, light and humidity. Those working in this area will be responsible for maintaining the environment, in accordance with production requirements, and will therefore have significant responsibility.
When working with livestock or machinery you should be trained, and hold the current certification where required, in accordance with the relevant legislation.
When carrying out your work you must consider the impact it will have on the environment, and work towards preserving and improving habitats and biodiversity and responding to and mitigating the effects of climate change.
This standard is suitable for those responsible for the preparation, monitoring and maintenance of mechanically controlled livestock environmental systems.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- assess the risks associated with the activity to be carried out
- wear suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- maintain hygiene and bio-security, in accordance with business practices
- check and confirm that the mechanically controlled livestock environmental system is suitable for the quantity and type of livestock being kept
- check and confirm that the environmental system is in good working order and any alarms, alerts or fail-safe devices are functioning
- prepare the environmental system and confirm that it is properly set up, in accordance with production requirements
- monitor the working of the environmental system and confirm that it is maintaining the correct conditions for the livestock
- make adjustments to the environmental system, where required, in response to changes in external weather conditions, stocking levels and other factors
- monitor the condition of the livestock and take the required action if their behaviour or condition is abnormal or causes concern
- take the required action in the event of an equipment malfunction in the mechanically controlled livestock environmental system
- confirm that the environmental system is properly maintained, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
- maintain communication with colleagues and others involved in, or affected by, your work
- carry out your work in accordance with the relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, animal health and welfare legislation, risk assessment requirements, codes of practice and business policies
- complete records as required by the relevant legislation and the business
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- how to identify hazards and assess risks associated with mechanically controlled livestock environmental systems
- the type of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for the activity
- the importance of maintaining hygiene and bio-security, and the methods for achieving this
- the environmental conditions required by livestock at different stages of production and the influence environmental conditions have on livestock production
- the different types of mechanically controlled livestock environmental systems
- the alarms, alerts and fail-safe devices used with mechanically controlled environmental systems
- how environmental systems should be prepared and set up to provide the correct environmental conditions for specific livestock production requirements
- the purpose of monitoring and recording environmental conditions and the ways in which this can be carried out
- the impact of environmental conditions on livestock welfare and behaviour
- the reasons why there may be deviations in environmental conditions and how these should be dealt with
- the types of problems that may occur with environmental systems and the action you should take to resolve identified problems
- the sources of advice and support when using environmental systems
- the requirements for the maintenance of equipment in the environmental system and who is responsible for this
- the importance of maintaining communication with those involved in, or affected by, your work and how this should be done
- your responsibilities for the welfare of livestock under the relevant animal health and welfare legislation, codes of practice and business practices
- your responsibilities under the relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, codes of practice and business policies
- the records that need to be kept and the importance of completing them
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Mechanically controlled environmental systems control:
• air flow• ventilation• temperature• light• humidity
Problems:• deviations from optimum environmental conditions• equipment malfunction
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
6
Indicative Review Date
2027
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
Lantra
Original URN
LANLP12
Relevant Occupations
Farmer, Pig Farm Worker, Poultry Farm Worker, Unit Manager, Crofter, Smallholder
SOC Code
1211
Keywords
pigs; poultry; farm; unit; hatchery; unit; indoor