Prepare animals for parturition

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 AHCLSK314A, 'Prepare animals for parturition'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Prepare animals for parturition' 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 and provide animal nutritional needs

1.1. Nutritional needs of pregnant animals are identified and confirmed against the enterprise feeding plan.

1.2. Feed and feed supplements are determined and provided in accordance with the feeding plan and local conditions.

1.3. Procedures to minimise feed wastage and spillage, and dispose and recycle feed waste are implemented in line with enterprise requirements.

1.4. Existing and potential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are identified, risk assessed and controlled in line with enterprise requirements.

2. Monitor feeding process

2.1. Grazing and supplementary feeding is monitored to ensure animals are maintained in the required condition.

2.2. Feeding abnormalities are recorded and reported in line with enterprise requirements.

2.3. Environmental implications associated with animal production are identified, assessed and relevant measures implemented.

3. Maintain a secure environment for animals

3.1. Condition and security of paddocks, shelter and/or housing is monitored and maintained in line with enterprise requirements.

3.2. Basic repair work is carried out and reported as required in line with OHS and enterprise requirements.

3.3. Risk of predators to newborn animals is assessed and reported in line with workplace procedures.

3.4. Environmentally responsible measures to eradicate or control identified predators are implemented safely in accordance with relevant legislative requirements.

4. Carry out animal husbandry procedures

4.1. Animals are prepared for birthing in accordance with enterprise requirements.

4.2. Preventative health treatments are determined and administered to animals to manufacturer's specifications and recorded in line with enterprise requirements.

4.3. Contingency measures are prepared and implemented as required.

4.4. Protection from weather is provided for newborn.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCLSK314A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC30110 - Certificate III in Agriculture
  • AHC30410 - Certificate III in Pork Production