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

AHCFAU501 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage fauna populations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCFAU501 - Manage fauna populations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a fauna management plan including controlling or maintaining fauna populations.This unit applies to managers of natural areas and technical specialists who manage and provide advice on fauna populations.Firearms licensing conditions may apply to this unit. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.Scientific licenses may be required if the management plan involves endangered or threatened species or critical habitats. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.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: Assess fauna populations
  • Conduct surveys for distribution, ecology, viability, genetic diversity and threats
  • Determine increase or decrease in species population size and range
  • Assess desirability of the population change in terms of impact on immediate environment
  • Assess condition of the environment and habitats for ongoing support of the species
  • Research species numbers in other locations to determine significance of local population
  • Assess attitudes of stakeholders to the species to determine acceptable range of population management options
  • Complete a cost/benefit analysis of population management options
       
Element: Prepare management plan
  • Develop plan of management from assessment
  • Prepare submissions for funding to implement the management plan
  • Assess plan of management in terms of costs and available funds, according to enterprise procedures
       
Element: Control or maintain fauna population
  • Develop plan to control or maintain species into a series of intervention measures in accordance with resource constraints and legislative requirements
  • Implement measures to manage population according to legislative requirements
  • Obtain permits for population management according to legislative requirements
  • Inform stakeholders and staff about population management measures, according to enterprise procedures
  • Ensure management measures comply with work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental sustainability policies and procedures
  • Ensure staff are trained and, where required, licensed to manage population
  • Manage incidents with species according to legislative, enterprise, work health and safety and public safety requirements
  • Monitor and adjust management plan and record results in accordance with legislative and enterprise requirements
       


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. Assess fauna populations

1.1 Conduct surveys for distribution, ecology, viability, genetic diversity and threats

1.2 Determine increase or decrease in species population size and range

1.3 Assess desirability of the population change in terms of impact on immediate environment

1.4 Assess condition of the environment and habitats for ongoing support of the species

1.5 Research species numbers in other locations to determine significance of local population

1.6 Assess attitudes of stakeholders to the species to determine acceptable range of population management options

1.7 Complete a cost/benefit analysis of population management options

2. Prepare management plan

2.1 Develop plan of management from assessment

2.2 Prepare submissions for funding to implement the management plan

2.3 Assess plan of management in terms of costs and available funds, according to enterprise procedures

3. Control or maintain fauna population

3.1 Develop plan to control or maintain species into a series of intervention measures in accordance with resource constraints and legislative requirements

3.2 Implement measures to manage population according to legislative requirements

3.3 Obtain permits for population management according to legislative requirements

3.4 Inform stakeholders and staff about population management measures, according to enterprise procedures

3.5 Ensure management measures comply with work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental sustainability policies and procedures

3.6 Ensure staff are trained and, where required, licensed to manage population

3.7 Manage incidents with species according to legislative, enterprise, work health and safety and public safety requirements

3.8 Monitor and adjust management plan and record results in accordance with legislative and enterprise requirements

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 provide evidence that they can:

assess fauna populations and their habitat

assess the impact of fauna population on the environment

determine the stability and importance of fauna populations for their species

plan intervention measures to improve species distribution, habitat and survivability

prepare a fauna management plan in accordance with legislative requirements and enterprise procedures, including informing staff and stakeholders

implement plan to control or maintain fauna populations

develop workplace health and safety procedures within the management plan

incorporate biosecurity procedures in the management plan

apply animal welfare practices when managing fauna populations

apply appropriate sustainability practices

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

legislative and enterprise requirements

ecology of species, habitats, predators, competitors

survey and assessment techniques

key anatomical and behavioural characteristics and reproduction patterns of species

signs and symptoms of health issues in the species

management planning

requirements of licences for scientific, educational and conservation activities

requirements for ensuring thewelfare 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. Assess fauna populations

1.1 Conduct surveys for distribution, ecology, viability, genetic diversity and threats

1.2 Determine increase or decrease in species population size and range

1.3 Assess desirability of the population change in terms of impact on immediate environment

1.4 Assess condition of the environment and habitats for ongoing support of the species

1.5 Research species numbers in other locations to determine significance of local population

1.6 Assess attitudes of stakeholders to the species to determine acceptable range of population management options

1.7 Complete a cost/benefit analysis of population management options

2. Prepare management plan

2.1 Develop plan of management from assessment

2.2 Prepare submissions for funding to implement the management plan

2.3 Assess plan of management in terms of costs and available funds, according to enterprise procedures

3. Control or maintain fauna population

3.1 Develop plan to control or maintain species into a series of intervention measures in accordance with resource constraints and legislative requirements

3.2 Implement measures to manage population according to legislative requirements

3.3 Obtain permits for population management according to legislative requirements

3.4 Inform stakeholders and staff about population management measures, according to enterprise procedures

3.5 Ensure management measures comply with work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental sustainability policies and procedures

3.6 Ensure staff are trained and, where required, licensed to manage population

3.7 Manage incidents with species according to legislative, enterprise, work health and safety and public safety requirements

3.8 Monitor and adjust management plan and record results in accordance with legislative and enterprise requirements

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
Conduct surveys for distribution, ecology, viability, genetic diversity and threats 
Determine increase or decrease in species population size and range 
Assess desirability of the population change in terms of impact on immediate environment 
Assess condition of the environment and habitats for ongoing support of the species 
Research species numbers in other locations to determine significance of local population 
Assess attitudes of stakeholders to the species to determine acceptable range of population management options 
Complete a cost/benefit analysis of population management options 
Develop plan of management from assessment 
Prepare submissions for funding to implement the management plan 
Assess plan of management in terms of costs and available funds, according to enterprise procedures 
Develop plan to control or maintain species into a series of intervention measures in accordance with resource constraints and legislative requirements 
Implement measures to manage population according to legislative requirements 
Obtain permits for population management according to legislative requirements 
Inform stakeholders and staff about population management measures, according to enterprise procedures 
Ensure management measures comply with work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental sustainability policies and procedures 
Ensure staff are trained and, where required, licensed to manage population 
Manage incidents with species according to legislative, enterprise, work health and safety and public safety requirements 
Monitor and adjust management plan and record results in accordance with legislative and enterprise requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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