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

AHCFAU201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Recognise fauna

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCFAU201 - Recognise fauna
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and record fauna that are commonly encountered when undertaking agricultural, horticultural and land management activities.This unit applies to supervised workers in land management projects.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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 fauna recognition
  • Identify range of fauna requiring recognition according to supervisor needs
  • Locate and identify resources and equipment for use in recognition activity
  • Identify and select appropriate processes for fauna recognition
  • Determine appropriate location for observations
  • Prepare for fauna recognition process
  • Move in and around location carefully to allow greater opportunity for fauna sightings and to reduce environmental impact of the activity
  • Follow work health and safety policies and procedures for fieldwork
       
Element: Recognise specified fauna
  • Recognise and name fauna according to their identifiable characteristics
  • Record brief descriptions of fauna habits, characteristics and significant features
  • Seek advice from supervisors in the identification activity
  • Follow procedures to ensure all observation activities comply with animal welfare codes of practice
       
Element: Complete identification of fauna
  • Record information about identified fauna and add to the reference collection
  • Update field notes as new fauna are recognised
  • Report rare, uncommon or notifiable pest fauna to supervisor according to enterprise guidelines
       


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.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for fauna recognition

1.1 Identify range of fauna requiring recognition according to supervisor needs

1.2 Locate and identify resources and equipment for use in recognition activity

1.3 Identify and select appropriate processes for fauna recognition

1.4 Determine appropriate location for observations

1.5 Prepare for fauna recognition process

1.6 Move in and around location carefully to allow greater opportunity for fauna sightings and to reduce environmental impact of the activity

1.7 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures for fieldwork

2. Recognise specified fauna

2.1 Recognise and name fauna according to their identifiable characteristics

2.2 Record brief descriptions of fauna habits, characteristics and significant features

2.3 Seek advice from supervisors in the identification activity

2.4 Follow procedures to ensure all observation activities comply with animal welfare codes of practice

3. Complete identification of fauna

3.1 Record information about identified fauna and add to the reference collection

3.2 Update field notes as new fauna are recognised

3.3 Report rare, uncommon or notifiable pest fauna to supervisor according to enterprise guidelines

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 be observed in the field recognising and recording details of fauna sightings.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

move through a nominated natural area in a manner suitable for fauna observation, causing minimal disruption and damage to the environment and fauna that inhabit it

select sites and situations where fauna are likely to be present

observe and record the details of observations according to enterprise requirements

recognise fauna according to detailed characteristics

follow workplace procedures and supervisor instructions for recognising and recording fauna

apply work health and safety policies and procedures to fauna observation activities

apply animal welfare practices in all observation activities

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

fauna identification techniques

fauna behaviour

fauna habitats

fauna tracks and traces

names and characteristics of fauna in target location

techniques for observing, identifying and reporting fauna

enterprise expectations about the range and number of fauna to be recognised

workplace health and safety policies and procedures

procedures for reporting rare, uncommon or notifiable pest fauna

basic requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in the relevant Codes of Practice

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for fauna recognition

1.1 Identify range of fauna requiring recognition according to supervisor needs

1.2 Locate and identify resources and equipment for use in recognition activity

1.3 Identify and select appropriate processes for fauna recognition

1.4 Determine appropriate location for observations

1.5 Prepare for fauna recognition process

1.6 Move in and around location carefully to allow greater opportunity for fauna sightings and to reduce environmental impact of the activity

1.7 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures for fieldwork

2. Recognise specified fauna

2.1 Recognise and name fauna according to their identifiable characteristics

2.2 Record brief descriptions of fauna habits, characteristics and significant features

2.3 Seek advice from supervisors in the identification activity

2.4 Follow procedures to ensure all observation activities comply with animal welfare codes of practice

3. Complete identification of fauna

3.1 Record information about identified fauna and add to the reference collection

3.2 Update field notes as new fauna are recognised

3.3 Report rare, uncommon or notifiable pest fauna to supervisor according to enterprise guidelines

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
Identify range of fauna requiring recognition according to supervisor needs 
Locate and identify resources and equipment for use in recognition activity 
Identify and select appropriate processes for fauna recognition 
Determine appropriate location for observations 
Prepare for fauna recognition process 
Move in and around location carefully to allow greater opportunity for fauna sightings and to reduce environmental impact of the activity 
Follow work health and safety policies and procedures for fieldwork 
Recognise and name fauna according to their identifiable characteristics 
Record brief descriptions of fauna habits, characteristics and significant features 
Seek advice from supervisors in the identification activity 
Follow procedures to ensure all observation activities comply with animal welfare codes of practice 
Record information about identified fauna and add to the reference collection 
Update field notes as new fauna are recognised 
Report rare, uncommon or notifiable pest fauna to supervisor according to enterprise guidelines 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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