Plan and monitor intensive production systems

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 AHCLSK407A, 'Plan and monitor intensive production systems'.
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. Source information for input to production system planning

1.1. Livestock production plan is consulted for details of current period planning, organisation requirements and market expectations.

1.2. Key production data is analysed to establish unit performance.

1.3. Information regarding the characteristics of the herd/flock under production is accessed and analysed.

1.4. Organisation and regulatory requirements that impact on the production system are accessed.

1.5. Market information regarding quality, standards and trends is accessed for input to the planning process.

2. Plan for production

2.1. Target unit performance is determined through a comparison with organisation and industry standards.

2.2. Production targets are established and confirmed using data and information from its livestock production.

2.3. Resources required to achieve production targets are determined in terms of personnel, equipment and materials.

2.4. Staff and contractors are organised and/or engaged to suit the production plan and its targets.

2.5. Other resources are selected and ordered according to organisational guidelines.

3. Plan for animal welfare needs

3.1. Accommodation requirements are calculated from livestock numbers, market requirements and regulations.

3.2. Alternative construction and equipment system options are evaluated and optimal choice selected.

3.3. Materials chosen for construction are selected according to animal welfare needs, cost and efficiency.

3.4. Aspects of the internal environment are determined according to all welfare needs, efficiency of systems and market expectations.

3.5. Feed requirements are selected based on its end use of the animals, the size of the herd/flock, and the suitability of the range of available products.

4. Plan for environmental and waste management requirements

4.1. Accommodation requirements are calculated from livestock numbers, market requirements and regulations.

4.2. Alternative construction and equipment systems options are evaluated and optimal choice selected.

4.3. Materials chosen for construction are selected according to animal welfare needs, cost and efficiency.

4.4. Aspects of the internal environment are determined according to all welfare needs, efficiency of systems and market expectations.

4.5. Feed requirements are selected based on its end use of the animals, the size of the herd/flock, and the suitability of the range of available products.

5. Determine scheduling and key responsibilities

5.1. Scheduling for the production plan is determined taking the range of seasonal, geographic and resourcing factors into consideration.

5.2. Key responsibilities for specific implementation processes are determined.

5.3. Record keeping requirements are determined and procedures are put in place to ensure compliance with the range of applicable regulations.

5.4. The plan, including scheduling and key responsibilities, is clearly documented.

5.5. The plan includes the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both managers and operators.

6. Monitor and adjust production plan strategies

6.1. The effectiveness of the production plan is evaluated at key points and adjustments made as necessary.

6.2. Environmental impacts and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards relating to the production plan are identified, monitored and assessed throughout the implementation process.

6.3. Modifications are made to the plan as and when necessary for environmental, OHS, resourcing or effectiveness reasons.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCLSK407A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC40110 - Certificate IV in Agriculture
  • AHC41612 - Certificate IV in Organic Farming
  • AHC40210 - Certificate IV in Poultry Production