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Implement and monitor animal health and welfare programs for a permaculture system

Implement and monitor animal health and welfare programs for a permaculture system

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER408
State Code
BAN44
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
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit provides the skills and knowledge to implement and monitor animal health and welfare programs for a permaculture system. It requires the ability to provide information to clients and animal owners about animal welfare, facilitate the participation of others in complying with animal health and welfare guidelines, implement and monitor enterprise programs for animal care, deal with animal emergencies and maintain animal health records.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.This unit applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.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. Provide information about animal care in a permaculture system
  • 1.1 Accurately and clearly explain to the client relevant permaculture practices towards animal health and welfare
  • 1.2 Provide readily accessible information on animal care and maintenance and accurately and clearly explain this to clients and animal owners
  • 1.3 Regularly provide information about identified animal health and welfare requirements and accurately and clearly explain this to clients and animal owners
2. Facilitate the participation of workers in animal care and maintenance in a permaculture system
  • 2.1 Follow the permaculture plan for animal care and maintenance
  • 2.2 Monitor animal health and welfare compliance with workers and others
  • 2.3 Ensure adequate resource allocation and monitor to ensure effective animal health and welfare programs continue
3. Implement and monitor animal health and welfare procedures in a permaculture system
  • 3.1 Identify and report existing and potential hazards to animal health and welfare so that effective remedial measures are implemented
  • 3.2 Carry out animal health and welfare induction and training for workers and others
  • 3.3 Establish strategies to maintain routines for animal health and welfare in the permaculture system
  • 3.4 Monitor the procedures for animal health and welfare implemented by workers and others, to ensure consistency and adherence to the permaculture plan
4. Implement workplace procedures for dealing with animal health and welfare emergencies
  • 4.1 Implement workplace procedures for dealing with animal health and welfare emergencies where necessary to ensure that prompt and effective control action is taken
  • 4.2 Report animal health and welfare emergencies in accordance with established procedures
  • 4.3 Implement measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risk of animal health and welfare emergencies
5. Implement and monitor enterprise procedures for maintaining animal health and welfare records
  • 5.1 Complete animal health and welfare records accurately and legibly in accordance with permaculture procedures and legislative requirements
  • 5.2 Identify potential hazards to animal health and welfare by using aggregate information from animal health and welfare records
  • 5.3 Provide regular training to workers and others so that records are understood and used for the health and welfare of animals in the permaculture system
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State Code National Code Title Type
BDA9 AHC42116 Certificate IV in Permaculture Qualification