National Certificate in Deer Farming

Level 3 Credits 68

This qualification is for people with some experience in the deer industry. On completion of this qualification people will be able to work under little or no supervision.

COMPULSORY: 66 Credits

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
18	Demonstrate knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology	3	4
582	Handle livestock when moving and drafting and when livestock are distressed	3	6
1526	Demonstrate knowledge of deer mating	3	4
1532	Demonstrate knowledge of deer reproduction, breeds, classes, identification, and recording	3	4
8622	Describe, and assist with, fawning and weaning	3	5
19095	Demonstrate knowledge of the sale, purchase, and transportation of deer	3	2
19103	Demonstrate knowledge of methods for promoting onfarm livestock health and health problems of livestock	3	8
19115	Handle and move livestock	3	6
23542	Identify factors, and describe how to manage factors, that contribute to injury in a rural workplace	3	4
24808	Demonstrate knowledge of deer genetics and mating	2	5
24809	Describe the contribution of genetics, traits, and productivity targets to deer breeding	3	5
24811	Carry out preventative health programmes for deer as directed	3	3
24817	Handle, move, and treat deer as directed	3	6
24819	Describe behaviour of, and assist to move and handle, stags in a mob	3	2
24820	Handle stags in a mob during mating	3	2

 

ELECTIVE: A minimum of 1 standard;

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
19054	Ride a motorcycle on undulating terrain	3	4
19055	Ride a motorcycle with mounted equipment on flat terrain	3	2
24558	Drive an All Terrain Vehicle Utility (ATVU) on undulating terrain	3	5
24559	Ride an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on undulating terrain	3	6
24560	Drive an All Terrain Vehicle Utility (ATVU) with trailed equipment	3	3
24561	Ride an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with trailed equipment	3	2
24562	Drive an All Terrain Vehicle Utility (ATVU) with mounted equipment or a load	3	3
24563	Ride an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with mounted equipment or a load	3	4