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 AHCPLY202A, 'Maintain health and welfare of poultry'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Maintain health and welfare of poultry' 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. Monitor and assess poultry health and welfare | 1.1. Biosecurity protocols and quarantine procedures are maintained at all times to prevent the entry of disease. 1.2. Regular checks are taken to assess poultry health and welfare according to the requirements of the organisation. 1.3. Symptoms of ill health, common diseases, parasite infestations, or physical abnormalities are recognised and reported. 1.4. Identify cull birds using criteria established by the enterprise or industry quality assurance program. 1.5. Flock/herd health status is recorded in accordance with organisation procedures. |
2. Provide an optimal environment for poultry | 2.1. Bird housing conditions are monitored to ensure that protection is provided from external factors identified by the welfare code of practice and farm welfare Quality Assurance (QA) procedures. 2.2. Temperature control equipment and humidity control equipment where installed is correctly monitored, maintained and operated to ensure optimal temperatures for poultry. 2.3. Equipment and housing is installed in accordance with established organisation quality assurance programs. 2.4. Welfare of poultry is continually monitored and non-compliance with animal welfare codes are reported promptly and dealt with by management. 2.5. Information which is relevant to the welfare and health of stock is recorded according to organisation practice. |
3. Administer vaccines or alternative therapies | 3.1. Vaccines, veterinary chemicals, or other therapeutic medicines appropriate to the operation are stored and labelled in controlled or refrigerated conditions or in freezers. 3.2. Killed and live vaccines or other compounds are stored to maintain maximum efficacy of the product. 3.3. Routine prevention procedures for disease or parasite infestation are safely carried out. 3.4. Quantities of medicines are accurately measured for administration according to clear organisation instruction and manufacturer's instructions. 3.5. Vaccination or medication is carried out under instruction as required according to organisation procedures. 3.6. Administration or medicines are recorded. |
4. Collect samples for analysis | 4.1. Swabs are taken from surfaces and work areas on a regular basis and prepared for laboratory testing as required by organisation and industry standards. 4.2. Swabs and samples are clearly and accurately labelled and prepared for dispatch to the laboratory as directed by veterinary staff, organisation practice and the Biosecurity Code. |
5. Remove non-viable poultry | 5.1. Culling and removal is undertaken according to organisational procedures and industry quality assurance program. 5.2. Sick poultry are treated or culled by neck dislocation or gassing safely and the practice must comply with industry standards of health and hygiene and the industry quality assurance program. 5.3. Post-mortem assistance is provided where necessary according to organisation practice. |
6. Keep and maintain record | 6.1. Disease information is reported to the unit manager so that prevention strategies can be planned and implemented. 6.2. All records made, kept and maintained are clear, accurate, and follow the guidelines laid down by industry and the organisation. |