Unit of competency Outline
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Harvest deer velvet
Harvest deer velvet
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDER502A
AHCDER502A
State Code
D6803
D6803
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the processes involved in the harvest of deer velvet and specifies the outcomes required to: harvest deer velvet and defines the standard required to velvet unassisted a minimum of three deer under supervision of a registered veterinarian; administer drugs to deer under supervision of a registered veterinarian; manage deer effectively before and after velveting; develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of organisations operating in the deer industry.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for velveting
- 1.1. Facilities, materials and equipment to be used in velveting are checked to ensure that they are available, serviceable, set up and functioning correctly and will contribute to a safe, hygienic and stress free environment for animals and operators.
- 1.2. Veterinary supervision is arranged and appropriate drugs, equipment, emergency equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are made ready for use.
- 1.3. Animals selected for velveting are drafted and restrained according to animal welfare and occupational health and safety requirements.
2. Harvest velvet
- 2.1. Volume of analgesic or anaesthetic drug is determined for each animal and administered under supervision of attending veterinarian.
- 2.2. Antler is surgically removed under supervision of attending veterinarian and following National Velvet Accreditation Scheme (NVAS) requirements, using hygienic techniques and applying appropriate standards.
- 2.3. Human and animal emergency procedures are ready for implementation if required.
- 2.4. Work is conducted according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures.
- 2.5. Information is collected during harvesting process for annual return/audit.
- 2.6. Velvet is tagged for identification and cross-referenced to the animal velveted to allow for full trace back.
3. Complete harvesting process
- 3.1. Animal is released into recovery area and monitored closely for adverse reactions, and appropriate action is taken as required.
- 3.2. Velveting area and equipment are cleaned and waste is disposed of according to organisational and OHS procedures.
- 3.3. Hazardous substances and used equipment are disposed of according to legislative requirements and codes of practice.
- 3.4. Equipment is stored, drug usage is recorded and remaining drugs are placed in a secure locked facility.
- 3.5. In the event of an animal's post-velveting death, industry procedures are followed.
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
Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. 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.
velvet unassisted a minimum of three deer under supervision of a registered veterinarian
administer drugs to deer under supervision of a registered veterinarian
manage deer effectively before and after velveting
develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of organisations operating in the deer industry.
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
Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. 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.
velvet unassisted a minimum of three deer under supervision of a registered veterinarian
administer drugs to deer under supervision of a registered veterinarian
manage deer effectively before and after velveting
develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of organisations operating in the deer industry.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS85 | AHCDER502 | Harvest deer velvet | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D513 | AHC50110 | Diploma of Agriculture | Qualification |
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |