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Conduct livestock sale by auction
Conduct livestock sale by auction
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPDSM4039A
CPPDSM4039A
State Code
D1283
D1283
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2014
Field of Education
080599 - Sales And Marketing, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/09/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to sell livestock through the auction process. This includes arranging staff, conducting the auction, reconciling livestock records, completing sales documentation and arranging delivery of livestock to the buyer. Livestock auctions may be conducted through saleyards or on the seller's property.The unit may form part of the licensing requirements for persons engaged in livestock sales in those States and Territories where the selling of livestock is a regulated activity.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Prepare for livestock auction.
- 1.1 Auction documentation is prepared in line with agency practice, ethical standards and relevant legislation.1.2 Enquiries from interested parties are answered or referred to informed sources.1.3 Staff requirements for auction are determined.1.4 Adequate staff is engaged to facilitate the conduct of auction.
2Conduct livestock auction.
- 2.1 Auction areapreparations are undertaken in line with agency practice and saleyard or property requirements.2.2 Terms and conditions of sale are prominently displayed and read out prior to the specified time of commencement of auction and according to agency practice and legislative requirements.2.3 Auction is conducted under the terms and conditions of sale in line with agency practice, ethical standards and legislative requirements.2.4 Livestock is offered for sale based on description advised to the public.2.5 Bids are received and called according to accepted agency practice, ethical standards and legislative requirements.2.6 Winning bid is knocked down and purchase name and sale details are recorded immediately and accurately in the sales register in line with agency practice and legislative requirements.2.7 Unsuccessful offers are recorded as non-sales in an accurate and timely manner in the sales register.2.8 Interests of sellers and buyers are respected at all times according to agency practice, ethical standards and legislative requirements.
3Reconcile livestock records.
- 3.1 Recorded transactions are delivered to organisation's office personnel to enable preparation of financial records and post-sales summary.3.2 Buyers are encouraged to visit the office at the yards at the conclusion of the sale to agree purchase details prior to delivery.3.3 Post-sales summary is prepared based on recorded sales information and pre-sales catalogue, and provided to purchasers.3.4 Numbers are balanced to total of inward delivered livestock.3.5 Sales register is signed by the auctioneer within the prescribed period, where required under state or territory legislation.3.6 NVDs are held by the agent or a central management body for the prescribed period to facilitate the answering of enquiries.
4Complete sales documentation.
- 4.1 Sales documentation is completed in line with agency practice and legislative requirements.4.2 Deposits are secured and appropriate arrangements are made to account for the deposit on subsequent settlement.4.3 Arrangements for payment are completed in line with agency practice, ethical standards and legislative requirements.
5Arrange delivery of livestock to buyer.
- 5.1 Assistance is given in the identification of livestock to facilitate delivery to buyer.5.2 Delivery of livestock is arranged by the agent in line with seller or buyer instructions.5.3 Documentation associated with the transportation of livestock to the buyer is completed in line with agency practice, ethical standards and relevant legislation.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Auction documentation may include:
auction rules
contracts
NVD
pre-sale catalogue
terms and conditions
veterinary certificate pricing.
Interested parties may include:
government officials
other sellers and producers
potential buyers, including:
agents
feedlot operators
individuals
live exporters
processors
supermarket chains.
Informed sources may include:
government agencies
producers
professional sources of advice, including:
accountants
banks and finance companies
exporters
financial advisers
veterinarians
sellers
stock and station agents.
Staff requirements may include:
number
type.
Auction area preparations may include:
auction facilities and equipment
distractions
hazards
security.
Terms and conditions of sale may include:
buying orders
catalogues
health
inspections
insurance
payment
registration delivery
telephone bidding
transport.
Livestock may include:
alpacas
cattle
deer
goats
horses
ostriches
pigs
sheep.
Description may include:
age
bloodlines
breeding and fattening background
district of origin
pregnancy status
sex
weight.
Sale details must include:
description of livestock
number sold
name of seller
name of buyer
price
sex of livestock
weight.
Buyers may include:
agents
exporters
feedlot operators
individuals
processors
supermarket chains.
Purchase details may include:
name of purchaser
number purchased
pen number
price
weight.
Post-sales summary may include:
accreditation information
breed and where raised
history of chemical treatment and exposure to chemicals
names and addresses of sellers
NLIS device
period of ownership if not bred on seller's property
stockfeeds used.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Auction documentation may include:
auction rules
contracts
NVD
pre-sale catalogue
terms and conditions
veterinary certificate pricing.
Interested parties may include:
government officials
other sellers and producers
potential buyers, including:
agents
feedlot operators
individuals
live exporters
processors
supermarket chains.
Informed sources may include:
government agencies
producers
professional sources of advice, including:
accountants
banks and finance companies
exporters
financial advisers
veterinarians
sellers
stock and station agents.
Staff requirements may include:
number
type.
Auction area preparations may include:
auction facilities and equipment
distractions
hazards
security.
Terms and conditions of sale may include:
buying orders
catalogues
health
inspections
insurance
payment
registration delivery
telephone bidding
transport.
Livestock may include:
alpacas
cattle
deer
goats
horses
ostriches
pigs
sheep.
Description may include:
age
bloodlines
breeding and fattening background
district of origin
pregnancy status
sex
weight.
Sale details must include:
description of livestock
number sold
name of seller
name of buyer
price
sex of livestock
weight.
Buyers may include:
agents
exporters
feedlot operators
individuals
processors
supermarket chains.
Purchase details may include:
name of purchaser
number purchased
pen number
price
weight.
Post-sales summary may include:
accreditation information
breed and where raised
history of chemical treatment and exposure to chemicals
names and addresses of sellers
NLIS device
period of ownership if not bred on seller's property
stockfeeds used.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed through the candidate demonstrating the process of arranging and conducting a livestock auction, completing the documentation associated with the auction and arranging the delivery of the livestock to the relevant buyer. Targeted written (including alternative formats where necessary) or verbal questioning to assess the candidate's underpinning knowledge would provide additional supporting evidence of competence. The demonstration and questioning would include collecting evidence of the candidate's knowledge and application of ethical standards and relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations. This assessment may be carried out in a simulated or workplace environment.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
arranging delivery of livestock to the appropriate buyer in line with buyer or seller instructions following an auction sale, including the preparation of relevant documentation associated with the transportation of livestock
completing required documentation associated with livestock, including post-sale summaries and reconciliation of livestock records, in line with agency practice, ethical standards and relevant federal and state or territory legislation
knowledge and practical application of relevant federal and state or territory legislative requirements for the auction of livestock
knowledge and practical application of risk management strategies associated with all stages of the livestock auction process, including preparing for auction, conducting auction, completing relevant documentation, and facilitating delivery of livestock to buyer
preparing and conducting a livestock auction in line with agency practice, ethical standards and relevant federal and state or territory legislation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Resource implications for assessment include access to:
computerised or manual systems for recording auction results, including the sales register
federal and state or territory legislation and regulations relevant to livestock sales
livestock
normal agency documentation and requirements for sale of livestock by auction, for example agency policy and procedures relating to auctions and standard industry forms, contracts and agreements
resources to conduct livestock auction, including saleyard or property venue, staff and equipment.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence
where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be current and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time
assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed through the candidate demonstrating the process of arranging and conducting a livestock auction, completing the documentation associated with the auction and arranging the delivery of the livestock to the relevant buyer. Targeted written (including alternative formats where necessary) or verbal questioning to assess the candidate's underpinning knowledge would provide additional supporting evidence of competence. The demonstration and questioning would include collecting evidence of the candidate's knowledge and application of ethical standards and relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations. This assessment may be carried out in a simulated or workplace environment.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
arranging delivery of livestock to the appropriate buyer in line with buyer or seller instructions following an auction sale, including the preparation of relevant documentation associated with the transportation of livestock
completing required documentation associated with livestock, including post-sale summaries and reconciliation of livestock records, in line with agency practice, ethical standards and relevant federal and state or territory legislation
knowledge and practical application of relevant federal and state or territory legislative requirements for the auction of livestock
knowledge and practical application of risk management strategies associated with all stages of the livestock auction process, including preparing for auction, conducting auction, completing relevant documentation, and facilitating delivery of livestock to buyer
preparing and conducting a livestock auction in line with agency practice, ethical standards and relevant federal and state or territory legislation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Resource implications for assessment include access to:
computerised or manual systems for recording auction results, including the sales register
federal and state or territory legislation and regulations relevant to livestock sales
livestock
normal agency documentation and requirements for sale of livestock by auction, for example agency policy and procedures relating to auctions and standard industry forms, contracts and agreements
resources to conduct livestock auction, including saleyard or property venue, staff and equipment.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence
where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be current and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time
assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C5235 | PRDSSA32A | Conduct livestock sale by auction | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAR07 | CPPREP4508 | Conduct livestock auction | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D223 | CPP40407 | Certificate IV in Property Services (Stock and Station Agency) | Qualification |