Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 5:06 AM AWST
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Comply with deer industry national velvet accreditation requirements
Comply with deer industry national velvet accreditation requirements
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDER501A
AHCDER501A
State Code
D6802
D6802
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers complying with deer industry national velvet accreditation requirements and defines the standards required to: apply the National Velvet Accreditation Scheme (NVAS) to own enterprise; establish and maintain a bona fide client-veterinarian relationship; apply relevant state and territory legislation and industry codes of practice as they relate to own enterprise; demonstrate knowledge of legal aspects of possession and use of approved drugs; establish systems to satisfy the Deer Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) Quality Assurance (QA) program.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Demonstrate knowledge of deer velvet industry requirements
- 1.1. Relevant legislation and codes of practice are identified and applied to deer farm activities and in particular to deer velveting.
- 1.2. Industry accreditation and quality assurance schemes are identified and implemented according to industry requirements.
- 1.3. Relationships with external parties are established and maintained.
- 1.4. A bona fide legal relationship with a registered veterinarian is established and maintained.
- 1.5. Record keeping system is established and maintained according to industry and legislative requirements.
2. Apply knowledge of industry-accredited deer velveting process
- 2.1. Animals are handled according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and animal welfare requirements.
- 2.2. Restraint facilities and equipment suitable for handling animals for velvet harvesting are selected and used.
- 2.3. Stag/buck management process is established and followed before and after velveting.
- 2.4. Deer antler growth rates and optimum time for cutting are determined.
- 2.5. Relevant drugs and equipment used in velveting are identified and dosage rates are calculated.
- 2.6. Human emergency response procedures are established according to legislative and organisational requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
all breeds of deer covered by the NVAS and quality assurance program of the DIAA.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
all breeds of deer covered by the NVAS and quality assurance program of the DIAA.
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:
apply the NVAS to own enterprise
establish and maintain a bona fide client-veterinarian relationship
apply relevant state and territory legislation and industry codes of practice as they relate to own enterprise
demonstrate knowledge of legal aspects of possession and use of approved drugs
establish systems to satisfy the DIAA's quality assurance program.
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 candidate must also have access to the following resources:
supervision by a registered veterinarian
relevant legislation and industry codes of practice
organisational policies and procedures
facilities, materials and equipment for velveting normally available on a deer farm, including:
access to deer
drug charts
drugs and equipment for velveting
biohazard sharps container
record keeping system
freezer and storage facilities for harvested velvet
velvet grading chart
grading equipment and NVAS tags.
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:
apply the NVAS to own enterprise
establish and maintain a bona fide client-veterinarian relationship
apply relevant state and territory legislation and industry codes of practice as they relate to own enterprise
demonstrate knowledge of legal aspects of possession and use of approved drugs
establish systems to satisfy the DIAA's quality assurance program.
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 candidate must also have access to the following resources:
supervision by a registered veterinarian
relevant legislation and industry codes of practice
organisational policies and procedures
facilities, materials and equipment for velveting normally available on a deer farm, including:
access to deer
drug charts
drugs and equipment for velveting
biohazard sharps container
record keeping system
freezer and storage facilities for harvested velvet
velvet grading chart
grading equipment and NVAS tags.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS41 | AHCDER501 | Comply with deer industry national velvet accreditation requirements | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D513 | AHC50110 | Diploma of Agriculture | Qualification |
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |