Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Livestock may include:
alpacas
cattle
deer
goats
horses
ostriches
pigs
sheep.
Inspection requirements may include:
conditions of inspection, including:
on the water
paddock
yarding
date of inspection
time of inspection
venue of inspection.
Sale details may include:
date of sale
time of sale
venue for sale.
Parties may include:
buyers
saleyards
sellers.
Client instructions may include:
advertising
drafting for presentation
livestock descriptions
NLIS tags
ownership details
proceeds distribution, including:
payment to owners
splits between partners, holders or encumbrances, financial institutions and other third parties
reserve prices
transportation requirements.
Assessment of livestock may include:
dentition
fat score
weight.
Agreed criteria may include:
age
breed
pregnancy status
sex
weight
specific breed requirements, including:
fat
wool.
Encumbrances may include:
agent fees
bills of sale
livestock mortgages
overdraft.
Method of sale may include:
saleyard auctions
direct consignment
electronic - Auctions Plus
forward contract
on-property auctions and feature sales
over the hooks marketing
private paddock sale.
Documentation may include:
animal health statement
crossing papers
delivery dockets for feedlots and shipping
footrot-free declarations
NVD
NLIS tags
pregnancy test data
sale contracts
stud registration papers
veterinary certificates
waybills.

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 the inspection of livestock, inspecting and drafting livestock, and securing seller commitment to sell the livestock. 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:
applying correct procedures for notifying client of inspection requirements and preparing visit schedules
safely and correctly applying procedures for inspecting, assessing and drafting livestock
applying correct procedures for accurately establishing ownership and encumbrances on livestock
understanding and applying risk management strategies associated with inspecting and drafting livestock and descriptions
correctly completing documentation relating to sale of livestock
understanding and applying agency codes, ethical standards and relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations in relation to the sale of livestock.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Resource implications for assessment include access to:
federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations relevant to livestock inspections and sales
livestock

NVD, NLIS and other relevant documentation on livestock
venue for inspecting and drafting livestock, including staff and equipment required for drafting livestock.
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.