Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to purchase companion animal livestock for companion animal organisations and on behalf of clients.
This unit applies to individuals working in the animal care industry where it may be necessary to purchase a range of companion animal livestock for companion animal organisations, such as pet shops, or to fulfil specific client orders. Those individuals analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Locate companion animal livestock purchase opportunities | 1.1 Research and evaluate trends in purchase patterns for companion animals 1.2 Research and review agents and sellers of companion animal livestock to determine appropriate sources 1.3 Evaluate and monitor sales histories for companion animal livestock species or breeds 1.4 Assess relevant legislative requirements in relation to species and breeds 1.5 Identify appropriate purchases from reliable sources, and initiate pre-purchase investigations |
2. Inspect livestock condition | 2.1 Check health and condition status of livestock using accepted industry standard methods 2.2 Obtain and verify records and documents related to livestock histories 2.3 Consult government agencies, industry bodies and veterinarians as required 2.4 Arrange livestock purchases of suitable stock |
3. Manage documentation and livestock procurement | 3.1 Meet licensing requirements for non-exempt native species as required 3.2 Identify and utilise special transportation needs of livestock 3.3 Complete purchase details of livestock 3.4 Complete organisation’s purchasing records |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Check on breed characteristics and health issues |
Navigate the world of work | All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures |
Sectors
Companion Animal Sector (CAS)