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What are the critical aspects of evidence required for this unit of competency as a whole? | The critical requirements that are valuable for this unit of competency as a whole are listed below. Assessment must confirm one's ability to: monitor and observe animals and report on breeding cycle identify risks related to OHS and animal welfare implement mating methods in accordance with breeding program apply post-mating procedures keep accurate records. |
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What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria? | Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit of competency are listed below:listed below and include: breed or species' /breed breeding program requirements anatomy and physiology of species and breeds in the breeding program mating behaviour of species concerned monitoring and observation including identification of abnormalities breeding systems and methods post-weaning procedures organisational record keepingrecord-keeping requirements. |
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What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria? | To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills are:skills include: ability to identify sex, age and reproductive status of male and female animals ability to implementation of breeding programs ability to operate breeding equipment ability to care for neonates and juveniles ability to monitor and observe abnormalities ability to applypplication of post-weaning husbandry ability to dispose of waste according to health regulationsadequate health and safety standards ability to keep records record keeping literacy skills to read and follow OHS and waste management procedures and other organisational policies and procedures; select and apply the procedures to perform a range of defined tasks; follow sequenced written instructions; and record accurately and legibly the information collectedLiteracy skills to read and follow OHS and waste management procedures, other organisational policies and procedures; ability to select and apply the procedures to perform a range of tasks; follow treatment instructions, record accurately and legibly information collected. oral communication skills / language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning techniques, active listening, asking for clarification and consulting with supervisorOral communication skills (language competence) required to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation. Skills include questioning techniques, active listening, asking for clarification and consulting with supervisor. nNumeracy skills required to to complete arithmetic calculations interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgroundsInterpersonal skills required include working with others, and an ability to relate to persons from differing cultural, social and religious backgrounds. problem-solving skills to use available resources and prioritise daily tasks.Problem solving skills required include an ability to use available resources and to prioritise daily tasks |
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What are the specific resource implications for this unit of competency? | For valid assessment, one must have opportunities to participate in a range of exercises, case studies and other real and simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to participate in carrying out companion animal breeding procedures. They One must also have access to the resources listed below:below that include: an appropriate workplace or an environment whichenvironment that reproduces normal workingwork conditions access to equipment and resources normally used in the workplace a range of species and breeds breeding program breeding equipment including artificial insemination waste disposal procedures records systems. |
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What considerations should there be for consistency in performance? | To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and, where possible, over a number of assessment activities. The skills and knowledge required to carry out companion animal breeding procedures must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts and include the ability to deal with unplanned events. For example, tThis could include work within kennels, catteries or breeding establishments. |
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What considerations should there be for context of assessment? | Assessment for this unit of competency is to be largely practical in nature and will be most appropriately assessed in a companion animal breeding workplace or in a situation whichsituation that reproduces normal workingwork conditions. There must be access in either situation to the appropriate equipment and/orand / or resources to enable one to demonstrate competency. |
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What processes should be applied to this unit of competency? There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this unit of competency. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process. |
1. How can communication of ideas and information (2) be applied? | By maintaining breeding records. |
2. How can information be collected, analysed and organised (2)? | By observing animal behaviour to assess readiness for mating and by collecting and analysing breeding data to determine breeding problems. |
3. How are activities planned and organised (2)? | Through scheduling mating activities to meet requirements of the breeding program. |
4. How can teamwork (1) be applied? | By contributing to the production of offspring for the organisationenterprise's purpose in a co-ordinated way. |
5. How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques (2) be applied? | By apportioning the feed requirements of different animals and species. |
6. How can problem-solving skills (2) be applied? | By observing and reporting problems with mating. and animals with problems at birth. |
7. How can the use of technology (2) be applied? | By recording breeding data using the organisation'senterprises information systems. |
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Are there other units of competency that could be assessed with this one? This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function. |
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