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

AHCILM202 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Observe and report plants or animals

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCILM202 - Observe and report plants or animals
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to observe, record and report on the presence of plants or animals against criteria provided by a supervisor or as required under legislation or regulations.All work is performed according to Community guidelines and cultural protocols.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. This includes undertaking defined activities and work in a structured context. 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.

Assessment must comply with community protocols and guidelines and be supported by Elders and Custodians of Country.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for assessment.
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: Plan and organise observations
  • Prepare a defined process for observation and seek agreement from supervisor
  • Obtain equipment for observation
  • Note requirements of legislation, protection agreements and enterprise procedures for species
       
Element: Collect and record information
  • Identify and record presence of plants or animals, according to enterprise requirements
  • Collect plants or animal samples according to enterprise requirements and animal welfare codes of practice, where applicable
  • Follow protection and quarantine requirements under legislation, protection agreements and enterprise procedures for biosecurity
  • Make sure observation activities minimise degradation and disturbance to the environment, plants and animals
  • Carry out observation activities in accordance with work health and safety policies and procedures
       
Element: Report data
  • Record and organise information on observed plants or animals according to enterprise recording and database arrangements
  • Communicate information to supervisors
  • Plot and describe locations of an organism using maps, Global Positioning System (GPS) and grid references
       


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. Plan and organise observations

1.1 Prepare a defined process for observation and seek agreement from supervisor

1.2 Obtain equipment for observation

1.3 Note requirements of legislation, protection agreements and enterprise procedures for species

2. Collect and record information

2.1 Identify and record presence of plants or animals, according to enterprise requirements

2.2 Collect plants or animal samples according to enterprise requirements and animal welfare codes of practice, where applicable

2.3 Follow protection and quarantine requirements under legislation, protection agreements and enterprise procedures for biosecurity

2.4 Make sure observation activities minimise degradation and disturbance to the environment, plants and animals

2.5 Carry out observation activities in accordance with work health and safety policies and procedures

3. Report data

3.1 Record and organise information on observed plants or animals according to enterprise recording and database arrangements

3.2 Communicate information to supervisors

3.3 Plot and describe locations of an organism using maps, Global Positioning System (GPS) and grid references

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:

observe and accurately identify species of animals or plants in a natural area

record and report observations in required format

carry out a survey of plants and animals in a natural area in a manner that minimises disruption or degradation to the environment

apply work health and safety practices in the context of own work

use maps or GPS to accurately plot or describe locations

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

criteria used to group species

common, Indigenous and scientific names of plants or animals

biological species occurring in the study area

undesirable plants (weeds) and animals

the basic requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals included in the observation activity described in the relevant Codes of Practice, if animals are being observed

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. Plan and organise observations

1.1 Prepare a defined process for observation and seek agreement from supervisor

1.2 Obtain equipment for observation

1.3 Note requirements of legislation, protection agreements and enterprise procedures for species

2. Collect and record information

2.1 Identify and record presence of plants or animals, according to enterprise requirements

2.2 Collect plants or animal samples according to enterprise requirements and animal welfare codes of practice, where applicable

2.3 Follow protection and quarantine requirements under legislation, protection agreements and enterprise procedures for biosecurity

2.4 Make sure observation activities minimise degradation and disturbance to the environment, plants and animals

2.5 Carry out observation activities in accordance with work health and safety policies and procedures

3. Report data

3.1 Record and organise information on observed plants or animals according to enterprise recording and database arrangements

3.2 Communicate information to supervisors

3.3 Plot and describe locations of an organism using maps, Global Positioning System (GPS) and grid references

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
Prepare a defined process for observation and seek agreement from supervisor 
Obtain equipment for observation 
Note requirements of legislation, protection agreements and enterprise procedures for species 
Identify and record presence of plants or animals, according to enterprise requirements 
Collect plants or animal samples according to enterprise requirements and animal welfare codes of practice, where applicable 
Follow protection and quarantine requirements under legislation, protection agreements and enterprise procedures for biosecurity 
Make sure observation activities minimise degradation and disturbance to the environment, plants and animals 
Carry out observation activities in accordance with work health and safety policies and procedures 
Record and organise information on observed plants or animals according to enterprise recording and database arrangements 
Communicate information to supervisors 
Plot and describe locations of an organism using maps, Global Positioning System (GPS) and grid references 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCILM202 - Observe and report plants or animals
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCILM202 - Observe and report plants or animals

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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