Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:55 PM AWST
22/07/2026 2:55 PM AWST
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Oversee alpaca farm activities
Oversee alpaca farm activities
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK415A
AHCLSK415A
State Code
D6993
D6993
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers overseeing alpaca farm activities and defines the standard required to: complete appropriate forms and records; manage nomination of alpacas for sale, exhibition and competition; maintain operational and breeding records.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain farm records
- 1.1. Information required to successfully manage farm activities is identified and obtained.
- 1.2. Record keeping and information management systems in place within farm are maintained and managed to ensure that sound records may be accessed at any time.
- 1.3. Required pedigrees and histories are obtained from, or supplied to, relevant controlling body.
- 1.4. Alpaca transfer and registration forms are completed and forwarded to relevant controlling body.
2. Identify and nominate alpacas for sale, exhibition or competition
- 2.1. Individual alpacas are considered for sale, exhibition or competition according to enterprise objectives and procedures.
- 2.2. Appropriate entry forms are obtained, completed and submitted for specified activity and any required entry fees are paid.
3. Oversee alpaca farm activities
- 3.1. Risks associated with alpaca farm activities are identified. Site quarantine and other biosecurity protocols, including hygiene and cleanliness of work areas, are applied to all animals and activities as appropriate.
- 3.2. Services to be provided for clients' animals are agreed with each client and documented.
- 3.3. Plan is developed and agreed with each client for management of identified risks in relation to services provided.
- 3.4. Alpacas arriving at the property are identified in line with established farm protocols.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Activities may include:
all operational and breeding activities, and the associated records, for alpaca production.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Activities may include:
all operational and breeding activities, and the associated records, for alpaca production.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
complete appropriate forms and records
manage nomination of alpacas for sale, exhibition and competition
maintain operational and breeding records.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
complete appropriate forms and records
manage nomination of alpacas for sale, exhibition and competition
maintain operational and breeding records.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL91 | AHCLSK415 | Oversee alpaca farm activities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |