Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCDER502A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Harvest deer velvet

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCDER502A - Harvest deer velvet
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.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies those persons who harvest deer velvet.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for velveting
  • 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.
  • Veterinary supervision is arranged and appropriate drugs, equipment, emergency equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are made ready for use.
  • Animals selected for velveting are drafted and restrained according to animal welfare and occupational health and safety requirements.
       
Element: Harvest velvet
  • Volume of analgesic or anaesthetic drug is determined for each animal and administered under supervision of attending veterinarian.
  • Antler is surgically removed under supervision of attending veterinarian and following National Velvet Accreditation Scheme (NVAS) requirements, using hygienic techniques and applying appropriate standards.
  • Human and animal emergency procedures are ready for implementation if required.
  • Work is conducted according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures.
  • Information is collected during harvesting process for annual return/audit.
  • Velvet is tagged for identification and cross-referenced to the animal velveted to allow for full trace back.
       
Element: Complete harvesting process
  • Animal is released into recovery area and monitored closely for adverse reactions, and appropriate action is taken as required.
  • Velveting area and equipment are cleaned and waste is disposed of according to organisational and OHS procedures.
  • Hazardous substances and used equipment are disposed of according to legislative requirements and codes of practice.
  • Equipment is stored, drug usage is recorded and remaining drugs are placed in a secure locked facility.
  • In the event of an animal's post-velveting death, industry procedures are followed.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

administering analgesics and anaesthetics under veterinary supervision

complying with the NVAS and quality assurance program of the Deer Industry Association of Australia (DIAA)

dealing with aggressive or difficult animals

developing and maintaining a bona fide veterinarian-client working relationship

handling and restraining animals

implementing emergency response procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

performing unassisted deer velveting under veterinary supervision

recognising stress and pain in deer and their effect during velveting

setting up and maintaining a clean work environment

use literacy skills to fulfil job roles as required by the organisation. The level of skill may range from reading and understanding documentation to completion of written reports

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification, negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record complex workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

animal welfare legislation and issues

definitions of, and requirements with respect to, veterinary supervision and legal responsibilities of deer producers and veterinarians

drug legislation relating to deer velvet harvesting

food safety requirements relating to drug residues and withholding periods, and the hygienic handling of velvet

management of deer before and after velveting

surgical velveting procedures

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
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. 
Veterinary supervision is arranged and appropriate drugs, equipment, emergency equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are made ready for use. 
Animals selected for velveting are drafted and restrained according to animal welfare and occupational health and safety requirements. 
Volume of analgesic or anaesthetic drug is determined for each animal and administered under supervision of attending veterinarian. 
Antler is surgically removed under supervision of attending veterinarian and following National Velvet Accreditation Scheme (NVAS) requirements, using hygienic techniques and applying appropriate standards. 
Human and animal emergency procedures are ready for implementation if required. 
Work is conducted according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures. 
Information is collected during harvesting process for annual return/audit. 
Velvet is tagged for identification and cross-referenced to the animal velveted to allow for full trace back. 
Animal is released into recovery area and monitored closely for adverse reactions, and appropriate action is taken as required. 
Velveting area and equipment are cleaned and waste is disposed of according to organisational and OHS procedures. 
Hazardous substances and used equipment are disposed of according to legislative requirements and codes of practice. 
Equipment is stored, drug usage is recorded and remaining drugs are placed in a secure locked facility. 
In the event of an animal's post-velveting death, industry procedures are followed. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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