Prepare livestock for competition

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
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 AHCLSK316A, 'Prepare livestock for competition'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Prepare livestock for competition' 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. Follow instructions to prepare livestock for showing

1.1. Livestock are identified and prepared for showing according to enterprise instructions.

1.2. Feed and water supplies are monitored and replenished, as required and feed records are maintained to enterprise requirements.

1.3. Health and welfare status of livestock is monitored and abnormalities are promptly reported according to enterprise requirements.

1.4. Facilities are monitored and maintained, and existing and potential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are recognised, risk assessed and reported to the supervisor.

2. Handle and groom livestock prior to competition

2.1. Appropriate handling and grooming equipment is selected, checked and used according to instructions and manufacturer's specifications.

2.2. Livestock are groomed for showing to competition standard according to instructions and enterprise requirements.

2.3. Livestock are conditioned to human handling and trained to the standard required for show handling and performance.

2.4. Handling procedures are conducted with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock, and maximum safety for livestock, handlers and other parties according to OHS and animal welfare requirements.

3. Present livestock

3.1. Equipment to be used in showing is checked for correct operation and prepared for presentation requirements.

3.2. Livestock are presented using handling techniques to exhibit livestock to best advantage according to competition and enterprise requirements.

3.3. Instructions and requests from competition officials are complied with.

3.4. Relevant information is reported and recorded according to enterprise requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCLSK316A appears in the following qualifications:

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