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

SFIAQU216 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work with crocodiles

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFIAQU216 - Work with crocodiles
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to capture, transport, handle and grade crocodiles from the wild or an enclosure. It does not cover collection, transport, processing and incubation of eggs and care of hatchlings.The unit applies to individuals who work, in a team environment and under close supervision, with crocodiles in workplaces that use the culture for meat, skins and other products, and holding for display purposes.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. Licences or permits may be required for the use of firearms or restricted drugs on crocodiles or if operating vehicles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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.
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 working with crocodiles
  • Receive and confirm information from supervisor and other handlers about crocodile behaviour in the wild or in captivity and dangers of working with crocodiles
  • Receive and confirm work instructions from supervisor, including undertaking activities to reduce stress and injury to the animal, other crocodiles, handlers and environment
  • Collect, check and repair holding and transport equipment, including personal protective equipment, according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Capture crocodiles from wild or enclosures
  • Confirm with supervisor the crocodiles to be captured and tasks of team members
  • Assist in administering sedatives or electrical stunning to immobilise crocodile according to workplace procedures
  • Capture crocodile according to supervisor instructions and safe work practices
       
Element: Restrain and transport crocodiles
  • Restrain crocodile and prepare for transport to post-harvest facilities or relocation sites according to workplace transport and biosecurity procedures
  • Place in transport container appropriate to the size of crocodile, mode of transport and length of journey
  • Monitor condition of crocodile and report any abnormal behaviour or conditions to supervisor
  • Maintain transport environment to protect welfare of the crocodile
  • Release crocodile into holding or culture structure according to workplace procedures
       
Element: House and maintain crocodiles
  • Maintain holding or culture environment to protect welfare of crocodiles
  • Feed crocodiles according to workplace feeding schedule
  • Observe and report abnormal behaviour or other indications of health problems to supervisor
  • Treat sick or unhealthy crocodiles under supervision
  • Remove dead crocodiles as soon as detected, and dispose of according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements
       
Element: Complete post-task activities
  • Clean work area and dispose of waste according to workplace procedures
  • Check and store tools and equipment, reporting any identified repair requirements to supervisor
  • Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor
       

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.
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
Receive and confirm information from supervisor and other handlers about crocodile behaviour in the wild or in captivity and dangers of working with crocodiles 
Receive and confirm work instructions from supervisor, including undertaking activities to reduce stress and injury to the animal, other crocodiles, handlers and environment 
Collect, check and repair holding and transport equipment, including personal protective equipment, according to workplace procedures 
Confirm with supervisor the crocodiles to be captured and tasks of team members 
Assist in administering sedatives or electrical stunning to immobilise crocodile according to workplace procedures 
Capture crocodile according to supervisor instructions and safe work practices 
Restrain crocodile and prepare for transport to post-harvest facilities or relocation sites according to workplace transport and biosecurity procedures 
Place in transport container appropriate to the size of crocodile, mode of transport and length of journey 
Monitor condition of crocodile and report any abnormal behaviour or conditions to supervisor 
Maintain transport environment to protect welfare of the crocodile 
Release crocodile into holding or culture structure according to workplace procedures 
Maintain holding or culture environment to protect welfare of crocodiles 
Feed crocodiles according to workplace feeding schedule 
Observe and report abnormal behaviour or other indications of health problems to supervisor 
Treat sick or unhealthy crocodiles under supervision 
Remove dead crocodiles as soon as detected, and dispose of according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements 
Clean work area and dispose of waste according to workplace procedures 
Check and store tools and equipment, reporting any identified repair requirements to supervisor 
Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SFIAQU216 - Work with crocodiles
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SFIAQU216 - Work with crocodiles

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