Unit of competency Outline
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Purchase companion animal livestock
Purchase companion animal livestock
Unit of competency
National Code
ACMCAS405A
ACMCAS405A
State Code
D3878
D3878
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/04/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
01/04/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the process of purchasing companion animal livestock for companion animal organisations and/or on behalf of clients.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Locate companion animal livestock purchase opportunities
- 1.1. Trends in purchase patterns for companion animals are researched and evaluated.
- 1.2. Agents and sellers of companion animal livestock are researched and reviewed to determine appropriate sources.
- 1.3. Sales histories for companion animal livestock species or breeds are monitored and evaluated.
- 1.4. Relevant legislative requirements are assessed in relation to species and breeds.
- 1.5. Appropriate purchases from reliable sources are identified and pre-purchase investigations initiated.
2. Inspect livestock condition
- 2.1. Health and condition status of livestock are checked using accepted industry standard methods.
- 2.2. Records and documents related to livestock histories are obtained and verified.
- 2.3. Government agencies, industry bodies and veterinarians are consulted as required.
- 2.4. Livestock purchase arrangements are initiated for suitable stock.
3. Manage documentation and livestock procurement
- 3.1. Licensing requirements for non-exempt native species are met if required.
- 3.2. Special transportation needs of livestock are identified and utilised.
- 3.3. Purchase details of livestock are completed in accordance with legislative, industry and organisational requirements.
- 3.4. Organisation purchasing records are completed.
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Research may include:
animal soundness or temperament issues
breed and training associations
cost and availability
demographics
registered or licensed breeders, hobbyists, specialist breeders or wholesalers
retail associations
trends and seasonal purchasing.
Legislative requirements may include:
animal health and notifiable disease regulations
animal welfare legislation and regulations
companion animal legislation
local council regulations
microchipping
owner or breeder licence regulations
Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council codes of practice
veterinary regulations
wildlife regulations.
Health and condition status considerations may include:
animal health guarantees
identification requirements
presence of parasites
size, age and weight
vaccination records
visual checks on condition.
Records and documents may include:
breeder certificates
microchipping and vaccination records
veterinary certificates of soundness
wildlife licences.
Special transport needs may include:
animal transport considerations:
animals' metabolic and other health features
challenges involved in loading animal into transport
distance to destination
risk of injury to animal within transport container
size, age, health status and number of animals to be transported
compliance with relevant legislation or regulations
food and water requirements
transport housing requirements:
bags, cages, pouches and padded containers
containers suitable for holding water
climate controlled containers
trailers or other stock vehicle
transfer or crush equipment
transportation standards for specific species.
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Research may include:
animal soundness or temperament issues
breed and training associations
cost and availability
demographics
registered or licensed breeders, hobbyists, specialist breeders or wholesalers
retail associations
trends and seasonal purchasing.
Legislative requirements may include:
animal health and notifiable disease regulations
animal welfare legislation and regulations
companion animal legislation
local council regulations
microchipping
owner or breeder licence regulations
Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council codes of practice
veterinary regulations
wildlife regulations.
Health and condition status considerations may include:
animal health guarantees
identification requirements
presence of parasites
size, age and weight
vaccination records
visual checks on condition.
Records and documents may include:
breeder certificates
microchipping and vaccination records
veterinary certificates of soundness
wildlife licences.
Special transport needs may include:
animal transport considerations:
animals' metabolic and other health features
challenges involved in loading animal into transport
distance to destination
risk of injury to animal within transport container
size, age, health status and number of animals to be transported
compliance with relevant legislation or regulations
food and water requirements
transport housing requirements:
bags, cages, pouches and padded containers
containers suitable for holding water
climate controlled containers
trailers or other stock vehicle
transfer or crush equipment
transportation standards for specific species.
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit. Assessors should ensure that candidates can:
identify market trends and seasonal availability of livestock
source and evaluate suppliers and determine best price for livestock
perform health and condition checks on potential purchases
identify, supply and comply with relevant housing, transport and quarantine requirements
comply with relevant legislative requirements
communicate effectively with suppliers and clients
maintain accurate records.
The skills and knowledge required to purchase companion animal livestockmust be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts and include the ability to deal with unplanned events.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of this unit is to be practical in nature and will be most appropriately assessed in a companion animal workplace that provides purchasing services or in a situation that reproduces normal work conditions. Workplaces may include pet shops and aquariums.
There must be access in either situation to a range of companion animal breeds and species and the relevant information, materials and documentation.
Method of assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated, to industry defined standards, on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and over a number of assessment activities.
The assessment strategies must include practical skills assessment. Suggested strategies for this unit are:
written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and first-hand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks
simulation exercises that reproduce normal work conditions
third-party evidence
workplace documentation
portfolio.
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit. Assessors should ensure that candidates can:
identify market trends and seasonal availability of livestock
source and evaluate suppliers and determine best price for livestock
perform health and condition checks on potential purchases
identify, supply and comply with relevant housing, transport and quarantine requirements
comply with relevant legislative requirements
communicate effectively with suppliers and clients
maintain accurate records.
The skills and knowledge required to purchase companion animal livestockmust be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts and include the ability to deal with unplanned events.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of this unit is to be practical in nature and will be most appropriately assessed in a companion animal workplace that provides purchasing services or in a situation that reproduces normal work conditions. Workplaces may include pet shops and aquariums.
There must be access in either situation to a range of companion animal breeds and species and the relevant information, materials and documentation.
Method of assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated, to industry defined standards, on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and over a number of assessment activities.
The assessment strategies must include practical skills assessment. Suggested strategies for this unit are:
written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and first-hand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks
simulation exercises that reproduce normal work conditions
third-party evidence
workplace documentation
portfolio.
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4045 | RUV4507A | Purchase companion animal livestock | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBD35 | ACMCAS405 | Purchase companion animal livestock | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S685 | ACM40310 | Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services | Qualification |