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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment
   • Identify and check the required materials, tools and equipment for animal care according to lists provided or supervisor’s instructions
   • Check all materials, tools and equipment
   • Adopt work practices which maximise productivity and time efficiency and minimise waste and resource use
   • Identify hazards and follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor, seeking clarification when necessary
2. Undertake animal care as directed
   • Determine requirements of animals under care
   • Undertake work with animals in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner
   • Identify yields from animals in the permaculture system
   • Observe basic indicators of animal health and report any problems to supervisor
   • Report any problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor
3. Collect and store yields from animals
   • Collect and store yields from animals and waste material produced during work in a designated area
   • Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery
   • Maintain a clean and safe work site while working
4. Complete animal care work
   • Return materials to store
   • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
   • Report work outcomes to the supervisor
   • Complete any reporting requirements at the end of the job

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

apply problem solving skills to use available resources and prioritise daily tasks

collect yields from animals including waste materials for composting or worm farms

clean up on completion of work

identify basic indicators of animal health

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles of animal care in permaculture systems, such as:

grazing systems

animal tractor systems

organic feed and nutrition systems

housing and species combinations for welfare of all species

predator protection, vermin control and weather protection

principles of integrating animals into permaculture systems, such as:

zone and sector planning in relation to appropriate animal species

needs, functions and yields for animals within integrated systems

the following components of animal care: feed, water, shelter, perch space, bedding, symptoms of ill health or stress

animal handling techniques

tools and equipment

repair and maintenance of animal housing and containment

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