Maintain livestock water supplies

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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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
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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 AHCLSK305A, 'Maintain livestock water supplies'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Maintain livestock water supplies' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify maintenance requirements

1.1. Livestock water supplies are checked for quality and inspected for signs of contamination or deterioration, and low or interrupted supply.

1.2. Components of water supply systems are checked for wear, deterioration or malfunctions.

1.3. Identified maintenance requirements are checked and confirmed according to the maintenance plan.

2. Prepare for maintenance

2.1. Tools, equipment and materials appropriate to the job requirements are selected and checked for serviceability according to manufacturer's specifications.

2.2. Faulty or unsafe tools are identified and segregated for repair or replacement and reported according to enterprise requirements.

2.3. Existing and potential hazards to health and safety are identified and reported according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.

3. Carry out maintenance procedures

3.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements.

3.2. Maintenance to water systems and equipment are carried out to manufacturer's specifications and according to the maintenance plan.

3.3. Maintenance and repair of motors where necessary, including fault finding, is carried out under the supervisor's direction.

3.4. More complex faults and repair requirements are reported to the supervisor according to enterprise requirements.

4. Complete maintenance activities

4.1. Worksite, tools and materials are cleaned, returned to operating order and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.

4.2. Malfunctions, faults, and wear or damage to tools is reported for repair or replacement according to enterprise requirements.

4.3. Unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities is collected, treated and disposed or recycled according to enterprise environmental requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCLSK305A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC30310 - Certificate III in Horse Breeding
  • AHC30110 - Certificate III in Agriculture
  • AHC30410 - Certificate III in Pork Production
  • AHC30210 - Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production)