Oversee alpaca farm activities

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 AHCLSK415A, 'Oversee alpaca farm activities'.
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. Maintain farm records

1.1. Information required to successfully manage farm activities is identified and obtained.

1.2. Record keeping and information management systems in place within farm are maintained and managed to ensure that sound records may be accessed at any time.

1.3. Required pedigrees and histories are obtained from, or supplied to, relevant controlling body.

1.4. Alpaca transfer and registration forms are completed and forwarded to relevant controlling body.

2. Identify and nominate alpacas for sale, exhibition or competition

2.1. Individual alpacas are considered for sale, exhibition or competition according to enterprise objectives and procedures.

2.2. Appropriate entry forms are obtained, completed and submitted for specified activity and any required entry fees are paid.

3. Oversee alpaca farm activities

3.1. Risks associated with alpaca farm activities are identified. Site quarantine and other biosecurity protocols, including hygiene and cleanliness of work areas, are applied to all animals and activities as appropriate.

3.2. Services to be provided for clients' animals are agreed with each client and documented.

3.3. Plan is developed and agreed with each client for management of identified risks in relation to services provided.

3.4. Alpacas arriving at the property are identified in line with established farm protocols.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCLSK415A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC40110 - Certificate IV in Agriculture