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

AHCSHG209 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support alpaca shearing operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCSHG209 - Support alpaca shearing operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support alpaca shearing operations.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity requirements and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or workplace and simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace 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 materials, tools and equipment for alpaca shearing support activities
  • Identify required materials, tools and equipment from provided lists or a supervisor’s instructions
  • Check materials, tools and equipment and report to supervisor if there are insufficient available or faults
  • Identify potential and existing hazards in the workplace and report to the supervisor
  • Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
       
Element: Carry out alpaca shearing support duties
  • Follow supervisor’s instructions and seek clarification when necessary
  • Handle, pen and work around alpacas in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner, using correct manual handling techniques and in accordance to enterprise and work health and safety guidelines and animal welfare policies
  • Interact with others in a positive and professional manner
  • Report problems or difficulties that may impact on completion of work to the required standards or achievement of timelines and take remedial action as directed
  • Observe site quarantine and other biosecurity protocols
  • Store waste material produced during alpaca shearing in a designated area
  • Keep own work area clean and tidy while working and provide assistance as instructed to keep the general work area clean and tidy
  • Monitor weather conditions post-shearing for risk of exposure for shorn animals
       
Element: Clean up on completion of alpaca shearing
  • Return materials to store or dispose of according to supervisor’s instructions
  • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
  • Report work outcomes to supervisor, seek feedback on performance and note any required improvements for future action
  • Apply enterprise biosecurity policies
       


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 materials, tools and equipment for alpaca shearing support activities

1.1 Identify required materials, tools and equipment from provided lists or a supervisor’s instructions

1.2 Check materials, tools and equipment and report to supervisor if there are insufficient available or faults

1.3 Identify potential and existing hazards in the workplace and report to the supervisor

1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment

2. Carry out alpaca shearing support duties

2.1 Follow supervisor’s instructions and seek clarification when necessary

2.2 Handle, pen and work around alpacas in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner, using correct manual handling techniques and in accordance to enterprise and work health and safety guidelines and animal welfare policies

2.3 Interact with others in a positive and professional manner

2.4 Report problems or difficulties that may impact on completion of work to the required standards or achievement of timelines and take remedial action as directed

2.5 Observe site quarantine and other biosecurity protocols

2.6 Store waste material produced during alpaca shearing in a designated area

2.7 Keep own work area clean and tidy while working and provide assistance as instructed to keep the general work area clean and tidy

2.8 Monitor weather conditions post-shearing for risk of exposure for shorn animals

3. Clean up on completion of alpaca shearing

3.1 Return materials to store or dispose of according to supervisor’s instructions

3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

3.3 Report work outcomes to supervisor, seek feedback on performance and note any required improvements for future action

3.4 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies

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 supporting alpaca shearing operations.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and apply safe work practices

clean up during and on completion of alpaca shearing

handle, pen and work around alpacas safely and humanely

prepare and handle materials, tools and equipment for alpaca shearing support tasks

apply work health and safety in the context of own work

apply enterprise biosecurity protocols in the context of own work

apply enterprise animal welfare policies in the context of own work

apply enterprise environmental sustainability policies in the context of own work

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

alpaca fleece types

basic fleece handling practices

safe work practices associated with alpaca shearing activities

shearing tools and equipment required for alpaca shearing

biosecurity legislation and codes of practice applying to the job role

work health and safety legislation and codes of practice applying to the job role

animal welfare legislation and codes of practice applying to the job role

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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 materials, tools and equipment for alpaca shearing support activities

1.1 Identify required materials, tools and equipment from provided lists or a supervisor’s instructions

1.2 Check materials, tools and equipment and report to supervisor if there are insufficient available or faults

1.3 Identify potential and existing hazards in the workplace and report to the supervisor

1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment

2. Carry out alpaca shearing support duties

2.1 Follow supervisor’s instructions and seek clarification when necessary

2.2 Handle, pen and work around alpacas in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner, using correct manual handling techniques and in accordance to enterprise and work health and safety guidelines and animal welfare policies

2.3 Interact with others in a positive and professional manner

2.4 Report problems or difficulties that may impact on completion of work to the required standards or achievement of timelines and take remedial action as directed

2.5 Observe site quarantine and other biosecurity protocols

2.6 Store waste material produced during alpaca shearing in a designated area

2.7 Keep own work area clean and tidy while working and provide assistance as instructed to keep the general work area clean and tidy

2.8 Monitor weather conditions post-shearing for risk of exposure for shorn animals

3. Clean up on completion of alpaca shearing

3.1 Return materials to store or dispose of according to supervisor’s instructions

3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

3.3 Report work outcomes to supervisor, seek feedback on performance and note any required improvements for future action

3.4 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies

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 required materials, tools and equipment from provided lists or a supervisor’s instructions 
Check materials, tools and equipment and report to supervisor if there are insufficient available or faults 
Identify potential and existing hazards in the workplace and report to the supervisor 
Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment 
Follow supervisor’s instructions and seek clarification when necessary 
Handle, pen and work around alpacas in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner, using correct manual handling techniques and in accordance to enterprise and work health and safety guidelines and animal welfare policies 
Interact with others in a positive and professional manner 
Report problems or difficulties that may impact on completion of work to the required standards or achievement of timelines and take remedial action as directed 
Observe site quarantine and other biosecurity protocols 
Store waste material produced during alpaca shearing in a designated area 
Keep own work area clean and tidy while working and provide assistance as instructed to keep the general work area clean and tidy 
Monitor weather conditions post-shearing for risk of exposure for shorn animals 
Return materials to store or dispose of according to supervisor’s instructions 
Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 
Report work outcomes to supervisor, seek feedback on performance and note any required improvements for future action 
Apply enterprise biosecurity policies 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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