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 AHCPLY203A, 'Set up shed for placement of day-old chickens'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Set up shed for placement of day-old chickens' 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. Prepare to work in poultry shed | 1.1. Work to be undertaken is interpreted from work program where necessary, and confirmed with management. 1.2. Discussions are held with other workers who may be affected by the activities to ensure continued smooth operation of the production process. 1.3. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained. 1.4. Tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken are selected, checked, and maintained if necessary. |
2. Check and maintain shed and equipment | 2.1. Level of shed cleanliness is checked and where required, shed is cleaned to meet enterprise standards. 2.2. Shed repair and maintenance are carried out to maximise pest and vermin exclusion and control. 2.3. Bird wire and rodent barriers are maintained in good order to minimise the risk of disease introduction. 2.4. Shed equipment and machinery are checked and appropriate action taken as required according to establishment practice. 2.5. Lights, time switches and all other shed equipment are operated and checked for proper function as required by lighting and flock programs. 2.6. Quarantine procedures are in place to prevent entry of pathogens on personnel and equipment. |
3. Prepare shed | 3.1. Litter is correctly ordered to provide adequate quantity for new chickens. 3.2. Litter is spread or paper is laid evenly on shed floor or brooder cages to depth specified by establishment and appropriate for the class of poultry. 3.3. Watering, feeding, ventilation and fogging systems are cleaned, reinstalled and tested for operation. 3.4. Lighting levels for day old chickens are selected and adjusted as required. 3.5. Alarm systems and the time switches are tested to ensure timely warning of system malfunctions. 3.6. Brooders are tested for correct operation and thermostat control. Brooder curtains are installed if required. 3.7. Time clocks are adjusted. 3.8. Specific extra requirements of day old chickens are carried out in readiness for brooding operations. |
4. Place chickens | 4.1. Chickens are placed from chick boxes into correct sheds, pens or cages with a minimum of stress. 4.2. Chickens are checked after a short period to observe behaviour. |
5. Complete hygiene and activities | 5.1. Equipment is cleaned in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, organisational procedures and regulations. 5.2. All containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the operations are disposed of safely and appropriately. 5.3. All required records and documentation are completed accurately and promptly in accordance with organisational requirements. |