Carry out alpaca handling and husbandry operations

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCLSK215A, 'Carry out alpaca handling and husbandry operations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for handling alpacas

1.1. Alpaca handling areas, gates and access routes are identified, prepared and maintained according to enterprise requirements.

1.2. Alpacas are located and identified for handling according to supervisor instructions.

1.3. Behavioural characteristics of alpacas are observed and anticipated, and appropriate handling methods are selected.

1.4. Handling equipment is selected, checked for soundness and prepared for use according to manufacturer and supervisor instructions.

1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are recognised and reported to supervisor, and action is taken to minimise risks to self and others.

1.6. Hazards to animals are recognised and reported to supervisor, and action is taken to minimise risks to animals.

1.7. Site quarantine and other biosecurity protocols are observed.

2. Handle alpacas

2.1. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements.

2.2. Procedures to control and sort alpacas are followed according to OHS and animal welfare requirements.

2.3. Alpacas are classified according to age, sex and husbandry tasks to be performed.

2.4. Restraint procedures are carried out with minimum stress and discomfort to alpacas, and according to OHS and animal welfare requirements.

2.5. Alpacas are transported when required according to animal welfare requirements.

2.6. Alpaca behaviour is continually monitored and anticipated during moving and handling processes to ensure wellbeing of alpacas and safety of handlers.

2.7. Alpaca count is conducted and recorded according to enterprise requirements.

2.8. Environmental impacts of alpaca handling and husbandry tasks are recognised and reported to supervisor.

3. Carry out basic alpaca husbandry tasks

3.1. All basic alpaca husbandry is carried out according to enterprise, OHS and animal welfare requirements.

3.2. Unhealthy stock and abnormal conditions and/or behaviour are identified and reported to supervisor.

3.3. Stock is fed and adequate clean water is provided.

3.4. Plants poisonous to alpacas are recognised and reported to supervisor.

4. Complete alpaca handling activities

4.1. Alpaca husbandry tasks are completed as instructed, and gates and access routes are prepared for alpacas' departure according to enterprise requirements

4.2. Handling areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained and surplus materials are stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.

4.3. Handling area maintenance requirements and equipment faults or malfunctions are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.

4.4. Alpaca residues and waste are disposed of according to OHS and enterprise environmental practices.

4.5. Relevant information about particular animals and the husbandry tasks performed is recorded and reported according to enterprise requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCLSK215A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC20110 - Certificate II in Agriculture