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Harvest deer velvet

Harvest deer velvet

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDER502
State Code
BAS85
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
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to harvest deer velvet.This unit applies to people who harvest deer velvet. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.All work is carried out under the supervision of an attending veterinarian following National Velvet Accreditation Scheme (NVAS) procedures for harvesting deer antler.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for velveting
  • 1.1 Check facilities, materials and equipment are available, serviceable and functioning and contribute to a safe, hygienic and stress free environment for animals and operators
  • 1.2 Arrange veterinary supervision and drugs, equipment, emergency equipment and personal protective equipment are ready for use
  • 1.3 Draft and restrain animals selected for velveting according to animal welfare and work health and safety policies
2. Harvest velvet
  • 2.1 Determine volume of analgesic or anaesthetic drug for each animal and administer under supervision of attending veterinarian
  • 2.2 Remove antler using hygienic techniques and appropriate standards
  • 2.3 Ensure human and animal emergency procedures are ready for implementation
  • 2.4 Collect information during harvesting process for annual return/audit
  • 2.5 Tag velvet for identification using NVAS tags or NVAS Statutory Declaration Forms, and cross-reference to the animal velveted to allow for full trace back
3. Complete harvesting process
  • 3.1 Release animal into recovery area and monitor for adverse reactions and take appropriate action as required
  • 3.2 Clean velveting area and equipment and dispose of waste in line with enterprise biosecurity and environmental policies
  • 3.3 Dispose of hazardous substances and used equipment according to legislative requirements and codes of practice
  • 3.4 Store equipment, record drug usage and place remaining drugs in a secure facility
  • 3.5 Follow industry procedures in the event of post-velveting death
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6803 AHCDER502A Harvest deer velvet Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDF2 AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
BDD8 AHC50116 Diploma of Agriculture Qualification