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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 |
Evidence of Performance
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
Evidence of Knowledge
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
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Fauna (FAU)