Unit of competency Outline

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Care for animals in a permaculture system

Care for animals in a permaculture system

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER207
State Code
BAN66
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to care for the health and welfare of animals in a permaculture system through providing the optimal environment for them, caring for animals common in permaculture systems, animal behaviour and handling and maintaining basic records. This unit is applicable to both farm animals and companion animals.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, including animal welfare, quarantine and work health and safety policies and procedures.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor and assess animal health and welfare
  • 1.1 Check animals regularly
  • 1.2 Recognise and report symptoms of ill health, common diseases or parasite infestations in animals
  • 1.3 Remove and dispose of any dead animals
2. Provide an optimal environment for animals
  • 2.1 Assess animal’s needs in conjunction with work team and supervisor
  • 2.2 Install equipment and housing
  • 2.3 Monitor welfare of animals and report any issues
3. Establish and maintain quality of animal housing
  • 3.1 Follow health and safety procedures, practices, policies and precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment
  • 3.2 Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of animal housing
  • 3.3 Follow any quarantine procedures as instructed by supervisor
  • 3.4 Maintain personal hygiene in all animal handling activities
  • 3.5 Dismantle and clean equipment and correctly replace fittings
  • 3.6 Control pest and vermin when necessary
  • 3.7 Dispose of all waste and debris, and deal with run off
  • 3.8 Conduct routine disease or parasite infestation prevention procedures
4. Implement and record control strategies
  • 4.1 Report any disease incidence or animal losses to the supervisor
  • 4.2 Implement preventative strategies and quarantine measures as instructed by the supervisor
  • 4.3 Maintain and enter records
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State Code National Code Title Type
BDD2 AHC21716 Certificate II in Permaculture Qualification