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Support animal care in a permaculture system

Support animal care in a permaculture system

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER104
State Code
BAO72
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
Original Release Date
27/06/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support animal care in a permaculture system.All work is carried out to comply with permaculture principles and workplace procedures.This unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor in most situations and exercise limited autonomy within established and well known parameters. They identify and seek help with simple problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment
  • 1.1 Identify and check the required materials, tools and equipment for animal care according to lists provided or supervisor’s instructions
  • 1.2 Check all materials, tools and equipment
  • 1.3 Adopt work practices which maximise productivity and time efficiency and minimise waste and resource use
  • 1.4 Identify hazards and follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor, seeking clarification when necessary
2. Undertake animal care as directed
  • 2.1 Determine requirements of animals under care
  • 2.2 Undertake work with animals in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner
  • 2.3 Identify yields from animals in the permaculture system
  • 2.4 Observe basic indicators of animal health and report any problems to supervisor
  • 2.5 Report any problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor
3. Collect and store yields from animals
  • 3.1 Collect and store yields from animals and waste material produced during work in a designated area
  • 3.2 Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery
  • 3.3 Maintain a clean and safe work site while working
4. Complete animal care work
  • 4.1 Return materials to store
  • 4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
  • 4.3 Report work outcomes to the supervisor
  • 4.4 Complete any reporting requirements at the end of the job
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State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ1 AHC10416 Certificate I in Permaculture Qualification